Federal Lawmakers Introduce Bill Aimed at Preventing Truck ‘Underride’ Crashes
Lawmakers from the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives have introduced bills that would require underride guards on the sides and front of large trucks, and would update what they say are outdated standards for underride guards on the back of trucks.
‘Drive2Life’ PSA Contest Invites Teens to Create Messages on Danger of Speeding
The National Road Safety Foundation is inviting teens to submit their ideas for messages to help educate their peers and others about the dangers of speeding.
Nissan ProPILOT Assist Technology Makes U.S. Debut on 2018 Rogue
ProPILOT Assist helps drivers maintain lane control, navigate stop-and-go traffic, maintain a set vehicle speed and maintain a set distance to the vehicle ahead.
Bloomberg: Traffic-Safety Regulators Underestimate Impact of Smartphones, Distracted Driving
While the latest figures from NHTSA seem to indicate that speeding and drunk driving are the culprits for a recent uptick in traffic fatalities, a Bloomberg article suggests that federal regulators are underestimating the impact of smartphone use on the numbers.
U.S. Department of Transportation Unveils New Guidance for Driverless Systems
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have released new federal guidance for automated driving systems.
New Jersey Bill Would Make It Illegal to Sell Unsafe Used Tires
The fate of a bill that would prohibit the sale of unsafe used tires in New Jersey rests in the hands of Gov. Chris Christie.
Most Dangerous Day to Drive: July Fourth
More drivers on the roads and widespread alcohol consumption are a dangerous cocktail for highway travel.
Nissan to Offer Standard Automatic Emergency Braking on One Million Vehicles in 2018 Model Year
Action will include seven of the company’s most popular models – Rogue/Rogue Sport, Altima, Murano, LEAF, Pathfinder, Maxima and Sentra.
Nissan: Automatic Emergency Braking Will Be Standard on 1 Million U.S. Vehicles for 2018
AEB will be a standard feature on seven of the automaker’s most popular models.
History Lesson: First Vehicle Collision Involved a Car and a Bicycle
The first recorded vehicle collision in the United States occurred on Sunday, May 28, 1896, in New York City.
