I can talk ad nauseam about the dangers of distracted driving, especially as it pertains to texting.  But for those of you out there who work best by experiencing things visually, perhaps an illustration of the danger can do a better job of spreading the word about the danger inherent in texting behind the wheel…. read more

The Robert Bosch Tool Corporation has issued a recall on about 22,149 Bosch miter saws. The recall encompasses the SkilSaw ten inch compound miter saw that was sold at OC Tanner and Lowe’s Home Centers between January and April of this year.  The lower guard is able to break off and come into physical contact… read more

Despite countless efforts by local, state and national agencies, drivers are still driving distracted. Lawmakers and enforcement agencies agree that distracted driving has become nearly epidemic. The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) recently released a detailed report, “Curbing Distracted Drivers,” which outlines the most recent accident data (2008) and the plan of action by each… read more

The City Council of Bridgeport, West Virginia, is putting an early stop to texting and cell phone usage in cars. On Monday, the city council passed a law that bans all hand held device usage while driving. A statewide ban goes into effect a year from now, but the council chose not to wait. Hands-free… read more

A high school senior in Pennsylvania was given a $2,500 scholarship after she impressed the judges of the “Words to Be Heard” scholarship contest with her power-point presentation on the dangers of texting while driving. Her straightforward message didn’t lay out the usual statistics and logic; it spoke directly to her fellow teens in a… read more

A new report discusses how some active safety features are reducing the number of claims filed by motorists. Though motorists are submitting less claims, they aren’t necessarily paying less for their car insurance. Some active safety measures like auto-braking and collision alerts have helped reduce claims by 14 percent in some car systems, but the… read more

Engineers from Chennai, India’s Anna University of Technology have invented a radio-frequency identification (RFID) device that stops car drivers from using their phones when the car is in motion. By using a mobile jammer, the new technology ensures that the driver’s phone will not work, though other passengers will still be able to chat away…. read more

A new article discusses safe travel with with pets in the car. New distracted driving laws in New Jersey, Hawaii, Connecticut, and Arizona prohibit having an animal from riding loose in an automobile. Several companies have begun to sell products aimed at meeting the restrictions of this law, including a special harness that attaches to… read more

Police officers in Scotland believe that speed restrictor functions in all vehicles will help drivers slow down successfully in crucial areas like school zones. Police also favor installing black boxes in all cars driven by young drivers to monitor driving behavior and thus determine fair insurance premiums based on the data collected. These issues are… read more

Due to corrosion issues, Isuzu has issued a recall for the 1998-2000 Amigo and the 2001-2002 Rodeo. This corrosion can cause the rear suspension lower link bracket to become detached, greatly increasing the car’s crash risk. The recall applies to cars sold in over 20 states and affects over 11,000 vehicles. Owners of the affected… read more

A Minnesota State Trooper recently pulled over a Ford Pinto that was on its last legs, held together by a series of dangerous modifications the driver made. Among them was a hose going from a gas can, out the passenger window, and underneath the hood, where it hooked up to the engine to keep the… read more

Iowa City Police have given their first texting-while-driving ticket. The ticket was given to a college student who rear ended another driver on Independence Day. This individual allegedly admitted to officers that she was texting while she was driving. The Iowa state law against texting while driving was put into effect at the start of… read more