Consumer Watchdog: Autonomous Vehicle Bill Would Create ‘Wild West’ Without Safety Protections
A U.S. Senate bill aiming to pave the way for the development of driverless vehicles is a threat to highway safety, the group Consumer Watchdog asserted.
Rural Drivers Less Likely to Wear Seat Belts, More Likely to Die in Crashes
Adult drivers and passengers in America’s most rural counties had motor-vehicle death rates that were three to 10 times higher than those in the most urban counties, according to 2014 data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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.
NTSB: Driver Errors, Overreliance on Automation, Lack of Safeguards Led to Fatal Tesla Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined that a truck driver’s failure to yield the right of way and a car driver’s inattention due to overreliance on vehicle automation are the probable cause of the fatal May 7, 2016, crash near Williston, Fla.
Domino’s, Ford to Test Driverless Pizza Delivery
Ann Arbor-based Domino’s Pizza and Ford are launching what they’re calling “an industry-first collaboration to understand the role that self-driving vehicles can play in pizza delivery.”
Graham – Only ‘Person’ Designed to Withstand Vehicle Collisions – Raising Awareness of Road Safety
He’s unsightly, he’s misshapen and he weighs 440 pounds. He’s Graham – and he’s making people think about the importance of safe driving.
Football Season Linked to Drowsy Driving, Higher Collision Risk for Waste-Truck Drivers
Looking back at four years of telematics data, Lytx saw a spike in drowsy-driving incidents among waste-truck drivers from the five largest private waste companies in the United States during the NFL season.
Advanced Driver-Assist Systems Should Be Standard on All Vehicles, Consumers Say
New research by IHS Markit indicates that consumers are clamoring for advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS) as standard features on new vehicles.
Corpus Christi, Texas, Ranked Most Driver-Friendly City
If you love to drive, Corpus Christi, Texas, might be the place for you.
Nissan on Self-Driving Cars: ‘We See the Driver Remaining Engaged and Integral’
At a recent forum in Washington, D.C., Nissan said its approach is not to replace the driver but to enhance the driver’s experience “by introducing technologies that make cars more intelligent and more exciting partners.”
