U.S. DOT and Safety Partners Highlight Teen Driver Safety Week Events
NHTSA’s 5 to Drive campaign encourages safe driving behaviors in teen drivers, like cell phone use while driving, no extra passengers, no speeding, no alcohol, and no driving or riding without a seat belt.
NHTSA Launches Campaign to Promote National Teen Driver Safety Week
The campaign was created to help parents talk to their teen drivers about driving safely, with a set of five rules that address the most dangerous, and even deadly, teen driving behaviors.
NHTSA Issues Rule to Modernize Driverless Vehicle Safety
The rule amends several crashworthiness regulations to clarify safety standards for automated vehicles equipped without manual driver controls.
Survey Finds 10% of Drivers Turn Off Auto Safety Features
Survey also indicated that 21% of car owners say they would disable certain safety features after buying a new car.
Survey: Drivers with Advanced Safety Tech in Vehicles Taking More Risks
A new State Farm survey shows that Americans who drive vehicles equipped with ADAS admit to using their smart phones while driving at significantly higher rates than those without the latest tech.
Safety, Time Savings Top U.S. Drivers’ Wish List for Connected Vehicles
A recent survey of 1,500 U.S. drivers reveals car owners want more sophisticated features in the areas of safety, time savings, maintenance, cost reduction and driving experience from their connected vehicles.
Help Wanted: Auto Body Shop Seeking ‘Advanced Driver-Assist and Safety-Systems Tech’
Does your body shop have the right technicians to diagnose collision damage, research OEM technical information and perform the necessary scans, recalibrations and post-repair quality checks on today’s technology-rich vehicles?
Will Federal Safety Standards Keep Pace with Development of Driverless Vehicles?
In anticipation of the arrival of self-driving vehicles, U.S. lawmakers are considering rewriting the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Professional Truck Drivers Offer Holiday Weekend Safety Tips
American Trucking Associations, which promotes highway safety through its Share the Road program, urges Memorial Day travelers to practice safe driving habits throughout the busy holiday weekend.
National Safety Council Urges Parents to Stay Involved with Teen Drivers During Prom Season
A National Safety Council poll found that teen drivers are largely aware of the risks associated with driving while distracted, with more than half reporting that distraction by technology almost contributed to a crash or put themselves and others at risk.
