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A resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan has been given a specially designed Mercedes Benz so that engineers can test the vehicle’s ability to foster safety through V2V communication. This particular automobile has the ability to connect wirelessly with similar cars in the hopes that the systems onboard will be able to drive safely by avoiding… read more

In Porterville, traffic enforcers within the police department have noted an increase in automobile accidents. The rise has been attributed to drivers distracting themselves with their cellphones. In response, the department recently conducted an enforcement operation focused on these distracted drivers specifically. On one particular strip of road, almost 30 tickets were issued in just… read more

According to a sergeant with the Kamloops Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 48% of fatal automobile accidents that occur in the Lower Mainland area are the result of distracted driving. Looking at that percentage, we can see that distracted driving in the form of texting or otherwise using a cell phone is responsible for more deaths… read more

After police in Manchester, Massachusetts received a report that a vehicle driven by football players was speeding down a local thoroughfare, they decided to take action. At the officers’ request, athletes at Manchester Essex Regional High School will receive a lecture from their coaches about the dangers of speeding around the area at times when… read more

After living through every parent’s worst nightmare, one Kentucky mom decided to use her son’s untimely death due to distracted driving as a way to teach others to be more careful. Her son crashed his car around the same time he received an inane text simply asking, “what’s up?”  Since the young man loved restoring… read more

Our society is more connected now than at any point in human history.  Although this has obviously been a boon for the distribution of information, the prevalence of mobile communication devices is not without its risks.  It’s important to remember that, as with any emerging technology, we have to be careful that we don’t lose… read more

Due to increasing numbers of reckless drivers on Ontario roads during the holidays, police set up a crackdown on dangerous driving throughout Canada’s recent Thanksgiving weekend. Last year, four citizens died on the holiday, making the day a valid target for police efforts. Operation Impact involved the issuance of tickets to vehicle operators who engaged… read more

Lane Departure Warning Systems are defined and explained in a new report. They are increasingly found in ordinary vehicles, whereas they were once an extra found only in luxury cars. The system involves a computer and a camera that work in conjunction to identify lines that define lanes and then alert the driver whenever a… read more

The Hyundai Veloster has drawn complaints from consumers, who claim that the automobile’s sunroof can shatter without warning, thus potentially injuring persons inside the vehicle. 18,000 2012 model vehicles are now the subject of an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  The complaints have come from 11 drivers thus far. A recall has… read more

Now that fall is here, it’s a good time to be reminded about car safety, and a new article explains how to ensure you’ll be safe and secure in your vehicle. Remember to wear a seatbelt and make sure your children are also in the right restraint system. Never text while driving, follow the speed… read more

Honda is not having a banner month.  The automobile manufacturer has had to recall 268,655 of their CR-V vehicles of the 2002 through 2006 model years. These vehicles could have faulty power window switches that pose a fire hazard. Another recall involves 626,000 Acura TL and Accord automobiles that could suffer from an error in… read more

In January, California passed a law that makes it mandatory for every child to be safely secured in a child seat until the child is eight years old or has reached a height of 4’9″. Each year, children die because they have not been properly restrained in a vehicle.  The new law can be read… read more