New U.S. Autonomous Driving Rule: Human Truck Drivers Not Required
The U.S. Transportation Department is now saying an artificial intelligence system could constitute a “driver” under federal trucking rules in a bid to ease barriers to autonomous technology.
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.
Teen Drivers 8 Times More Likely to Crash
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have reported in a new study that teen drivers are eight times more likely to be involved in a crash or near crash in the first three months after getting their license, compared to the first three months after getting their learner’s permit.
GM Releases Statement Recommending Genuine GM Bumpers on Vehicles Equipped with Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems
General Motors has announced in a position statement that they are now recommending all GM vehicles with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) be repaired using Genuine GM bumpers to ensure the integrity and safety of the part and repair.
Mazda, CCC are Working Together to Address Vehicle Safety
CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) has announced that it is working with Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) to address vehicle safety, creating a new method for the automaker to identify recalled vehicles and help collision repairers notify affected vehicle owners so that necessary, safety-related repairs can be made.
AAA: Worn Tires Put Drivers At Risk
New research from AAA reveals that driving on relatively worn tires at highway speeds in wet conditions can increase average stopping distances by 43 percent or an additional 87 feet.
Global Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Market Expected to Reach More Than $143B
Advance driver assistance systems are expected to reach $143 billion by 2025 in the global market, according to a recent report published by Allied Market Research.
New Report Indicates Significant Increase in Fatally-Injured Drivers Who Tested Positive for Drugs
A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has found that in 2016, 44 percent of fatally-injured drivers with known results tested positive for drugs, up from 28 percent just 10 years prior.
New Survey from Hum by Verizon Suggests 41 Percent of Drivers Struggle to Stay Focused During the Summer More Than Any Other Time of Year
The survey also indicated that 80 percent of respondents think drivers are more likely to speed during the summer than any other season.
