U.S. House Committee Holds Hearing on Car Safety Legislation
Congressman Greg Walden (R-OR) said it is imperative that Congress do more to address issues on our roadways, including impaired driving and increased deployment of safety technologies in vehicles today.
AAA: In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems Especially Distracting to Older Drivers
According to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, older drivers removed their eyes and attention from the road for more than eight seconds longer than younger drivers when programming navigation or tuning the radio using in-vehicle infotainment technology.
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.
Ergonomics: Is Your Shop Comfortable?
Taking care of the employees you currently have and also protecting future employees is a smart strategy.
‘Hands-free’ Cellphone Bill Advances in Minnesota Senate
The Minnesota Senate has voted overwhelmingly for a bill barring cellphone use while driving unless the phone is being used in a “hands-free” mode, according to an article by the StarTribune.
Volvo to Introduce Speed Limiter on All New Vehicles
Volvo has announced that it will introduce a 112-mph speed limiter on all new vehicles to increase its safety credentials and continue to work towards eliminating passenger fatalities by 2020, according to an article from Reuters.
Edmunds Announces New 2019 Tech Driven Award Winners
The car-shopping experts at Edmunds have announced the newest winners of this year’s Edmunds Tech Driven Awards, including Subaru for its DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System.
Georgia Experiences Less Vehicle Crashes After Enactment of Hands-Free Law
Georgia has seen a significant drop in traffic fatalities, crashes and insurance claims following the enactment of the state’s Hands-Free Law in July, according to officials and an article by wsav.com.
Allstate Unveils America’s Best Drivers for 2018
Allstate has released its 14th annual America’s Best Drivers Report that named Brownsville, Texas, the city with America’s safest drivers.
New Report: Don’t Overlook Humans’ Role in Autonomous Vehicle Safety
A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association says that although autonomous vehicles promise to bring many mobility benefits and reduce traffic crashes, there will continue to be crashes, injuries and fatalities involving AVs.
