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As states make a concerted effort to crack down on distracted driving, you’re seeing lawmakers pass ever-stricter measures on the practice.  California is no different, with legislators recently looking into the possibility of banning handheld cellphones and raising the fines an offender could expect to pay. But other states are attempting to affirm their ability… read more

The idea of a designated driver has caught on in a big way around the country.  But new research shows that the definition of a designated driver is rather loose. A designated driver should be someone who has refrained from alcohol completely.  Not a drop should have passed through their system.  Unfortunately, the aforementioned study… read more

A group of teenagers from Londonderry, New Hampshire has come up with a device that seeks to curtail distracted driving.  Known as the SmartWheel, the technology utilizes a series of sensors placed along the average steering wheel.  These sensors can actually determine if a person has only one hand on the wheel or in a… read more

Vecuronium Bromide for Injection 10mg is being recalled by the Schaumburg, Illinois-based Sagent Pharmaceuticals due to an issue that has the potential to have a distinct impact on patient safety.  Three lots are affected by the recall, and each was provided to Sagent by MN Pharmaceuticals and then made available to hospitals and further distributors… read more

Virage, Rapide, DB9, and V8 and V12 Vantage vehicles produced between May 2012 and this past April are being recalled by Aston Martin because of an issue that could compromise safety.  On an estimated 689 of these vehicles, a break is possible in the throttle pedal arm thanks to an apparent shortfall in the production… read more

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about sunscreen and its proper usage.  The Food and Drug Administration recently altered labeling requirements of such products so that consumers could be better informed of what they’re actually getting when they buy a product, but there still exists myriad mistakes that an individual could make when… read more

Last week, we brought you word of New York state’s recent approval of a bill that would make distracted driving laws affecting younger drivers far more stringent than they used to be.  Now, a new editorial from the staff of the Bakersfield Californian is attempting to get citizens on this coast on board with similar… read more

Distracted driving doesn’t solely pertain to the realm of cellphone usage.  Although texting or carrying on a conversation with someone on the other line can certainly take your eyes and mind away from the road, there are certain other activities that pose their own hazards.  To avoid such distractions, consider some of the tips provided… read more

A new report explains that 21 million trips to the hospital and almost 20,000 fatalities take place every year because of an incident in the home.  To make sure your family is safe, especially if you have young children, then you might consider the tips on offer from that same report. Your first step could… read more

Airbag issues continue to plague automakers.  On the heels of a 1.8 million vehicle recall issued by Chrysler and Toyota, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has now opened an investigation into 320,000 Honda Odyssey Minivans of the 2003 and 2004 model years.  Complaints to the agency suggest that the airbags on these vehicles can… read more

Could your driving habits be putting you in danger?  If you tailgate vehicles in front of you, they might be.  The Ohio Highway Patrol estimates that nearly 66,000 crashes throughout 2012 could be attributed to a person following another far too closely, and those crashes caused 58 deaths.  To make sure you’re not privy to… read more

Six types of aerial devices of the 2010 through 2012 model years are being recalled by Altec because of a potential fire threat.  An estimated 761 vehicles with a 19,500 pound gross vehicle weight rating and a Ford F550 chassis are potentially impacted by the recall, which was issued once it was discovered that damage… read more