Summer Brings More Driving Confidence, More Auto Accidents
Long daylight hours and better driving conditions might lull drivers into a false sense of safety during summer months, according to a new survey conducted by Michelin.
National Safety Council Urges Parents to Stay Involved with Teen Drivers During Prom Season
A National Safety Council poll found that teen drivers are largely aware of the risks associated with driving while distracted, with more than half reporting that distraction by technology almost contributed to a crash or put themselves and others at risk.
car2go Car-Sharing Service Rewards Members for Taking Road Safety Courses
The National Safety Council courses, which normally cost up to $49.95 each, focus on road safety and distracted driving.
Montana, North Dakota Most Dangerous States for Teen Drivers – Again
A new analysis by CarInsurance.com found safe driving environments for teens vary greatly by state, with Maryland and New York ranking among the safest, and Montana and North Dakota ranking as the most dangerous.
Texas House Approves Texting-and-Driving Ban
A bipartisan bill that would implement a statewide texting-and-driving ban passed in the Texas House by a 113-32 vote.
Older Drivers Embracing Safety Technology, But Wary of Autonomous Vehicles
Senior drivers are hip to high-tech safety features in cars and trucks, but they’re not sold on the concept of driverless vehicles, according to a nationwide survey commissioned by Munich Reinsurance America.
Market for Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Projected to Top $15 Billion by 2024
Increasing awareness of vehicle and driver safety, along with government mandates to install safety technology in vehicles, will propel the AEB market over the next decade or so, according to Global Market Insights.
NYU Professors Developing Artificial Intelligence that Links Driverless Cars to Cloud-Based Maps
Two NYU researchers are developing a deep learning system that will allow self-driving cars to navigate, maneuver and respond to changing road conditions.
Mobileye Equips 4,500 New York City Rideshare Vehicles with Collision-Avoidance Technology
The system uses a high-resolution vision sensor to analyze potentially dangerous scenarios in real time, alerting drivers to impending collisions and giving them enough time to react.
Ford Driving Skills for Life Provides Free Hands-on Safety Training to New Drivers
Ford’s 2017 Driving Skills for Life tour will focus on vehicle handling, hazard recognition, speed management and space management, distraction and impaired operation.
