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Vehicle Infotainment Systems Adding to Distracted-Driving Problem, AAA Says

New vehicle infotainment systems take drivers’ eyes and attention off the road and their hands off the wheel for potentially dangerous periods of time, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Farmers Insurance Offers Accident-Avoidance Tips for Autumn Driving

The insurer notes that animal collisions, chain vehicle collisions and water claims increase during the fall months.

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).

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.

Vehicle Deaths Down 1 Percent in First Half of 2017

Preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council indicate that motor vehicle deaths in the first six months of 2017 are down 1 percent compared to the first six months of 2016.

Teen Driving Habits Get Riskier in Senior Year of High School

As summer vacation winds down, older teenagers are brimming with confidence about their driving abilities – and that might not be a good thing.

Corpus Christi, Texas, Ranked Most Driver-Friendly City

If you love to drive, Corpus Christi, Texas, might be the place for you.

Nearly 600 People Could Die in Car Crashes During July 4 Weekend, National Safety Council Says

Based on calculations by the National Safety Council, 582 people could be killed on the roads during the upcoming July Fourth holiday weekend, and nearly 67,000 could be seriously injured.

Thinking About Texting Your Ex? You Might Be Too Buzzed to Drive

Just in time for the deadliest driving day of the year – July Fourth – there’s a new ad campaign warning people about the hazards of buzzed driving.

Most Dangerous Day to Drive: July Fourth

More drivers on the roads and widespread alcohol consumption are a dangerous cocktail for highway travel.

Online Auto Insurer EverQuote to Award $50,000 in Scholarships to America’s Safest Drivers

In an effort to curb distracted driving during the summer, EverQuote has launched its second-annual “EverDrive Safe Driving Challenge,” a contest that awards $50,000 in scholarships to the safest drivers in America.