Research was recently conducted to determine how distracted driving affects emergency vehicles. The research, which was based in and pertains to Texas, concluded that about three crashes a month occur among emergency vehicles due to distracted driving, with an astonishing 70 such crashes taking place over two years. This could be a serious problem for… read more

The Ocala Police Department has released a video showing a recent vehicle burglary. The feed shows an automobile pulling up and an individual exiting that vehicle and entering a Jeep Grand Cherokee.  The person then gets back into their vehicle and cruises away. Police warn motorists to lock their doors and not keep valuables in… read more

In response to rising insurance costs and serious road accidents, motorists in London reportedly want car manufacturers to start installing new in-car safety technology. In a poll, many motorists reported wanting in-car blood alcohol level detectors and cameras to provide recorded evidence in the event of a crash. Others would also like to see satellite… read more

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling 23 of its 2013 Vision and All American buses due to their having potentially faulty seat belts. The driver’s seat belts may contain mismatched parts, which can lead to injury in the case of a crash or rapid deceleration. Blue Bird will be contacting the owners and will also… read more

According to a study on in-car internet, many drivers in the United States believe such a thing could not only cause much distraction while driving, but invade their privacy, as internet connectivity could provide information to companies on a driver’s location and driving habits. However, companies such as Apple suggest that moderate internet integration into… read more

There are many dangers associated with texting and driving. To demonstrate the risk, a reporter in Toronto put these dangers to the test as she partook in an exercise that tasked her and other reporters with texting while behind the wheel of a go-kart. The reporter got a firsthand feel as to how difficult it… read more

After 107 complaints, along with upwards of $7 million worth of property damage and three alleged instances of smoke being inhaled and causing injuries, the CPSC has announced that Kenmore Dehumidifiers are being recalled.  They were only available through Sears and Kmart. The recall is the result of a potential fire hazard.  Persons who have… read more

General Motors has taken WiFi to a whole new level. By allowing smart phones to communicate with one another, cars with the WiFi technology can detect pedestrians on the road, leading to a safer driving environment. While the technology itself is not unheard of, GM takes it a step further than everyone else by allowing… read more

The Collins Bus Corporation is recalling 171 Corbeil, Mid-Bus, and Collins school buses of the 2012 model year because when the double out door opens there is the potential for clothing to become caught in the door bracket or support hardware. This could result in a passenger becoming stuck and potentially pulled under the wheels… read more

The Collins Bus Corporation is recalling 196 Mid-Bus, Corbeil, and Collins school buses of the 2012 model year due to an inadequately secured electrical panel. The panel cover can come loose with vibration and fall off, causing a potentially injurious or distracting situation for the driver. Beginning in September, Collins will be notifying customers on… read more

Recently, a series of accidents has called into question the safety of Megabus in Illinois and other states. One woman recently recounted her experience with the company. Her bus driver, who was in the midst of training, decided that she had to have her music on, but her headphones were twisted, so she allegedly took… read more

The Keystone RV Company is recalling 117 of their Sydney and Outback RVs of the 2013 model year.  These recreational vehicles may have safety problems and Keystone does not want to endanger any of their customers if the hazards become a reality for any of them. The vehicles have been made with two carbon monoxide… read more