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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 […]
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.
A new report highlights the importance of taking the EMS profession from one that simply collects data to one that turns those data into meaningful information that drives decision-making. Issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of EMS, the report, Beyond EMS Data Collection: Envisioning an Information-Driven Future , outlines some of the findings […]
Latest edition of EMS Focus webinar series highlighting national data on EMS provider injuries, as well as local and national efforts to prevent them During a recent webinar hosted by the NHTSA Office of EMS, Audrey Reichard, an epidemiologist from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), discussed some of the research happening at the national […]
New effort to envision the future of EMS – and how to achieve that goal – provides opportunities for members of the EMS community and the public to participate “It’s not often that we have the opportunity to bring together members of our diverse profession, along with our partners in healthcare and public safety and […]
Vince Robbins’ first meeting as chair of the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC) certainly was exciting, as the council finalized seven advisories and recommended several more as drafts, on topics ranging from reimbursement to data collection. “This meeting was pretty remarkable because so many advisories came to completion after a year and a […]
New York Times: Over the last decade, new cars have gotten electronic stability control systems to prevent skids, rearview cameras to prevent fender benders and more airbags to protect occupants in collisions. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent on campaigns to remind the public of the dangers of drunken driving, failing to buckle up […]
Vision Zero Network: We aim to ensure that Vision Zero efforts entail not only bold proclamations and marketing campaigns but, more importantly, lasting changes that save lives and ensure safe mobility for all. This PDF, Moving From Vision to Action: Fundamental Principles, Policies and Practices to Advance Vision Zero in the U.S., was created to do […]
Report Spotlights Safety Challenges in Era of New Technology WASHINGTON, D.C. – As autonomous vehicles (AVs) merge into our nation’s traffic, the most pressing safety challenge for states will be preparing human drivers. While these vehicles have the potential for tremendous safety benefits, AVs will be sharing the road with traditional driver-operated cars for many […]
USA Today released an article explaining research that supports young drivers being dangerous on the road. Two concerning statistics in the research: For 19 to 24 year-olds, 88% were found to engage in risky driving behavior. Much of this risky driving behavior is caused by texting while driving. 2015 saw a 7.7% increase in traffic […]
