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Minimum Sound Requirements Deregulation
The United States Government’s has implemented a freeze on regulations related to the minimum sound requirements for Hybrid and Electric vehicles.
Category: Safety Topics
For People with ADHD, Taking Meds May Help Reduce Car Crashes
CBSNEWS: If you have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new study suggests you would be wise to take your medication if you want to lower your chances of getting into a car accident.
National Safety Council Launch Road to Zero Coalition to End Roadway Fatalities
Transportation.gov: U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Federal Highway Administration, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are joining forces with the National Safety Council (NSC) to launch the Road to Zero coalition with the goal of ending fatalities on the nation’s roads within the next 30 years. The Department of Transportation has committed $1 […]
NETSWork
NETSwork contains various summaries of timely road safety news, events, and alerts
What To Do When Pulled Over: A New Chapter for Driver’s Ed?
Deadly encounters between police officers and motorists have lawmakers across the country thinking driver’s education should require students to be taught what to do in a traffic stop. A North Carolina bill would require instructors to describe “appropriate interactions with law enforcement officers.” Illinois passed a similar law recently, and another awaits the Virginia governor’s […]
NTSB Safety Compass, March 2017
This article deals with Teen Drivers, Drowsy Driving and Distracted Driving. If you have any interest in these, read the article.
ATLAS Center: Improving the Safety of Older Truck Drivers – Final Report
Road freight transportation represents a long-standing transportation safety and public health problem in the United States (US). In 2014, there were an estimated 438,000 large truck-involved crashes in the US, resulting in 3,903 people killed and approximately 111,000 injured. This report focuses of improving the safety of older truck drivers on the road.
As Traffic Deaths Rise, Will Public Warm to Driverless Cars?
The National Safety Council, a nonprofit organization, said Wednesday that an estimated 40,000 Americans died from traffic accidents in 2016, a 6 percent jump from the previous year. That number, which makes 2016 the deadliest year on US roads in nearly a decade, underscores the need for rapid adoption of new automotive safety technologies, NSC said.
GM, Toyota says U.S. Rules Limiting Self-Driving Cars Need to be Eased
General Motors Co and Toyota Motor Corp officials will tell a U.S. House panel on Tuesday that automakers need changes to automotive safety rules to allow the deployment of self-driving cars on American roads. “Without changes to those regulations, it may be years before the promise of today’s technology can be realized and thousands of […]
NHTSA Drowsy Driving Prevention Campaign
Take a Break. Drive Awake. Drowsy driving is a dangerous behavior that can result in serious injury or death. But despite the risks, drowsy driving is far too prevalent. Drowsy driving is estimated to contribute to as many as 1.2 million collisions, resulting in potentially 5,000 to 8,000 fatalities per year.