Age Lab Unveils List of Safety Features That Benefit Older Drivers
As baby boomers across the country continue to age, many will likely begin to consider safety features instead of looks when thinking about purchasing a new car. Yesterday, the Age Lab of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology released a list of vehicle safety features that will provide the most benefit to drivers of ages 50… read more
Research Shows Poor Parental Driving Can Have Direct Impact on Teens
A new polling of teens by SADD and Liberty Mutual has shown that parents talk on cellphones while they are driving more often than teens, 47% don’t use a seat belt, and 20% drive after drinking. Teens, though, are more likely to text, speed, or drive after smoking marijuana. What’s perhaps most disturbing is the… read more
Vehicles Imported Into New Zealand Might Face Safety Loophole
New Zealand is experiencing an apparent problem with used car dealers who allegedly import cars with new parts but then switch these parts out with older, worn-out components. New Zealand imported 75,000 used automobiles this year, and each is subject to a safety check that includes quality assurance for car parts. But if those parts… read more
Volvo Optimistic About Initial Findings of SARTRE Research
In Spain, the results of the autonomous car study SARTRE (SAfe Road Trains for the Environment) are in, and officials are optimistic about the findings. While the study does not involve truly autonomous vehicles, Volvo says the idea is that one car that is driven as normal becomes a lead car, and then other automobiles… read more
Car Seat Safety Check Hosted in Georgia by Safe Kids Savannah
In Georgia, Safe Kids Savannah recently held an event designed to help parents check if their car seats were installed properly. The organization says that installation instructions can sometimes be hard to fully comprehend and that it is not uncommon to install a seat improperly. To make sure kids are as safe as they can… read more
Handheld Cellphone Ban Under Consideration in Mission, Kansas
Mission is considering becoming the first city in the Kansas City area to impose a ban on talking on a handheld phone while driving. If passed, the town will be the second city in Kansas with such a law, as Manhattan previously instituted a ban. City organizers, known for their tough traffic laws, hope that… read more
South Carolina Billboard Campaign Promotes Car Seat Safety
In South Carolina, billboards have gone up across the state reminding parents to make sure their children are using a safety seat that has been installed correctly. Nine kids younger than six died in the state last year due to a traffic accident. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety encourages parents to make sure… read more
Texting While Driving Simulator Brought to Muncie Teenagers
Recently, students at Southside High School in Muncie, Indiana were invited to learn the dangers of distracted driving via virtual driving simulators. In the state, it is illegal for anyone under the age of 17 to use a handheld device, such as a cell phone, while driving. Despite the law, some teens still text and… read more
Texting Dangers Demonstrated to Ohio Students Via Driving Simulator
At Lakeview High School in Ohio, AT & T brought in a driving simulator and asked students to engage in texting and driving within the controlled environment. A recent poll has shown that while many students know texting is hazardous, many teens still do it. This event tried to show them the obstacles they were… read more
Cantaloupe Items Recalled by Cut Fruit Express Over Salmonella Fears
The Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota-based Cut Fruit Express has announced the recall of some of their products over concerns about a possible Salmonella contamination. Items being recalled are those containing cantaloupe. Illnesses have yet to be reported, but persons who may have bought these cantaloupe products in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Michigan are being advised… read more
Teen Anti-Distracted Driving Event to Be Held in Teaneck, New Jersey
The police department of the township of Teaneck, New Jersey has arranged to give an educational presentation on the problems associated with distracted driving, with an especial emphasis placed on the danger of using a cellphone while driving. However, the event has been delayed because of inclement weather in the area. Once rescheduled, the presentation… read more
Numerous Car Seat Checks Offered by Pennsylvania DOT
As part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, Pennsylvanian motorists are being encouraged to take part in free car seat checks across the state. The state’s Department of Transportation has partnered with local law enforcement agencies to help educate parents on the correct installation of car seats and promote laws regarding seat belts. In 2011,… read more
