The rise of so-called 'infotainment systems' in new automobiles has caused many to wonder if technology could be making cars less safe than they used to be. A survey of potential car buyers has revealed that safety technology is actually quite popular among consumers...
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Increased Distracted Driving Enforcement
April is Distracted Driving Awareness month and New Jersey police are participating. Distracted driving is just the latest target of public service campaigns designed to improve traffic safety. The latest national campaign, "U Text, U Drive, U Pay" specifically...
The Age Of Safe Driving
Every day in the United States, 20,000 more people join the ranks of those 65 and older. According to the AAA, nearly 85 percent of people in that age group held driver's licenses in 2010. That percentage is not expected to fall. As is the case all too often,...
Distracted Driving And Teens Behind The Wheel
Perspective and wisdom are in short supply all over. Shortsighted behavior is not restricted to one age group. There are, however, things that seem like they could only be connected with teenagers. A recent study revealed the positive news that teens are showing a...
On The Lookout For Drowsy Drivers
Have you ever seen a car wandering out of its lane and wondered just what the driver was doing? It's not hard to find drivers who are having trouble keeping their vehicles in one lane. The culprit may be alcohol, a cell phone call or text, the difficulty getting...
Stay Safe On St. Patrick’s Day
Do you have big plans for March 17 this year? Are you planning on hitting the bars or going to a party? Do you plan to drink green beer or maybe something stronger? While St. Patrick's Day does not have to involve alcohol, in the United States the holiday is often...
Why Is The NHTSA So Ineffective?
Why Is The NHTSA So Ineffective?The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has responded to criticism with claims that it is not adequately funded to perform its role in overseeing the auto industry. It is hard to argue that the NHTSA can be effective when the...
The Benefits Of A Self-Driving Car
There are many ways in which society could benefit if self-driving automobiles ever become a reality. Some of them are dependent on usage. The vast majority of the cars in the United States go unused most of the time. While estimates vary, a car generally spends 95...
Road Conditions And Car Accidents
Who designed this road? It's a question many of us have asked as we sat in traffic on a road that always seems to be overcrowded. Some roads seem like more potholes than road. Others have spots that are notorious for being the site of car crashes. The design and...
A Banner Year For Defective Vehicles
Recalls are not the ideal way to handle a defective car or truck. In an ideal world, safety testing would prevent vehicles with dangerous defects from ever reaching consumers. The fact of the matter is that every year, a certain number of potentially dangerous...