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The Cornwall Council has developed a dramatic theater presentation to show to eighth year students at Cornwall schools. The presentation is centered around car safety and a passenger’s responsibility not to distract the driver. A local road safety officer hopes that the show, known as “Talking Point,” will reduce the number of accidents caused by… read more

A new initiative announced by the Food and Drug Administration could be the start of marked improvements in the way recalls are initiated and how consumers are kept safe from foodborne illness. Today, the safety organization announced a partnership with Agilent Technologies and the University of California-Davis that aims to compile the various gene sequences… read more

Motorhome manufacturer Entegra Coach has recently recalled certain Anthem, Aspire, and Cornerstone motorhomes of model years between 2011 and 2013. The problem lies with the windshield wiper arm, which is in danger of detaching. This could result in reduced visibility during snow, rain, and more, potentially causing a crash. Beginning this month, Entegra will be… read more

As previously reported, researchers from India have developed hardware that blocks cellphone signals for the driver of a vehicle, but not the vehicles’ other passengers.  Now, we’re learning more about how this RFID technology actually works. A small signal jammer located above the driver’s seat ensures that only that individual is affected.  The technology is… read more

Lafayette, Indiana is taking measures to make sure the children enrolled in driver’s education classes are aware of the dangers of distracted driving. This not only includes texting, but things such as changing the radio station or talking to friends. The Indiana All Star Driving School provides videos and information sessions that warn kids of… read more

A proposed texting ban in Sioux Falls, South Dakota that has been previously reported on now has drivers speaking out. The City Council is currently considering a ban on texting while driving. Many, including the mayor, think the idea is a good one, and even those that are actually somewhat opposed to the idea don’t… read more

Zero Motorcycles has recalled 254 S, DS, X, XU, and XU-LSM motorcycles of the 2012 model year. The bikes are not sufficiently weatherproof, as the battery management system may be short-circuited during wet weather conditions. This could lead to a loss of power, which can cause injury or death should it lead to a crash…. read more

In Little Rock, Arkansas, the attorney general recently issued a warning to drivers, particularly teens, about the dangers of texting while driving. During summer vacation, teenagers are more likely to be behind the wheel. Not only is the use of cell phones while driving dangerous, it is also illegal for those under 18. According to… read more

A La Costa Canyon High School student in Carlsbad has made an effort to warn his fellow students about the risks of distracted driving. This teen created a short video related to the subject as part of an Eagle Scout project. The video mixes scenes from a British Public Service Announcement with various other information… read more

To combat the rising number of drivers using their phones behind the wheel, RIM has reportedly developed a lock that prevents texting while the phone is moving at a certain speed. Unfortunately, the feature has an ironic flaw: it can be unlocked by correctly retyping a given phrase through CAPTCHA, which is exactly the kind… read more

The new BRITAX G3 convertible car seats have been updated with supposedly revolutionary safety features such as side impact protection, bases with SafeCell Technology protection, and integrated steel bars. The new technologies offer 360 degrees of defense and utilize a rigid shell with energy-absorbing foam as the lining. There are five models that have been… read more

After killing two men while texting and driving, a Utah teenager is advocating for tough laws against the practice. Talking to a radio program called Here & Now, the individual explained that he used to engage in the behavior all the time behind the wheel, thinking there wasn’t a problem. He also told lawmakers about… read more