Car Accidents
Many Motorists Unaware That They Are Texting While Driving
Far too many motorists are using their cell phones “automatically” while driving, without being aware that they are 3 doing so. According to a study conducted by the University Of Michigan, in many cases, people do show automatic behavior when it comes to their cell phones, picking up their cell phones and using them to […]
Read moreUS Traffic Accident Deaths Rise in First Half of 2012
Traffic accident fatality numbers in the United States are back up again, after a few years of consecutive dips in these rates. According to new statistics by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of people who were killed in traffic accident fatalities during the first half of 2012 was approximately 9% higher than […]
Read moreImproved Typography Could Reduce Car Accident Risks
Improved, easy-to-read text on dashboard navigation screens can reduce the amount of time that a motorist spends looking at the screen, thereby reducing his risk of being involved in an accident. Those are the findings of new research conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab. The MIT researchers collaborated with typeface provider company Monotype […]
Read moreColorado Department of Transportation Officials Plan Improvements to Dangerous Highway
Colorado state transportation officials are looking at making improvements to a dangerous stretch of road between Fort Collins and the Wyoming border. For awhile US Highway 287 has had the dubious distinction of being a dangerous stretch of road, with a higher risk of car accidents. Colorado state transportation officials have now announced a budget […]
Read moreAging Motoring Population Will Not Increase Accident Rates
As the baby boomer population enters its 70s, there have been concerns that over the next few years, there will be an explosion of senior motorists on our streets. Many traffic safety experts are very concerned about the increased accident risks involving seniors. However, a new analysis of senior car accident claims conducted by the […]
Read moreTips for Driving Safely This Winter
With winter almost here, and temperatures plummeting already, it is important for motorists to begin changing their driving practices. The risk of car accidents increases when a motorist drives in poor weather conditions, and winter provides plenty of such conditions. Snowfall, slippery roads covered with ice and sleet, and snow storms can play havoc with […]
Read moreCash Incentives, Speed Alerts Can Help Prevent Speeding-Related Accidents
A new study finds that a combination of cash incentives and a speed alert device that warns a driver when he’s driving at excessive speeds can help reduce speeding-related behaviors, thereby limiting the risk of such accidents. Nationwide and in Colorado, speeding continues to remain the number one cause of accident fatalities. More people are […]
Read moreIn-Car Facial Recognition Systems to Detect Motorists’ Accident Risks
The current auto safety technology that we have in cars helps alert motorists when they’re in danger of being involved in an accident. However, new facial recognition technology that is currently being tested in a prototype vehicle will check the driver’s facial expressions to monitor his potential risk of an accident. The system consists of […]
Read moreMale Pedestrians at Higher Risk of Death in Car Accidents
Male pedestrians may need to be much more careful while out walking on the streets, than females. According to new research, males may be at a much higher risk of being killed in accidents while walking, compared to females. The study was conducted by researchers at the West Virginia University School of Public Health, and […]
Read moreIndustry Study Indicates an Increase in Distracted Driving and Cell Phone Use
A new study released by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers suggests that levels of distractions behind the wheel among American motorists are much higher than feared. The study is the first such report released by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, which is the auto industry’s trade association. The group represents several auto companies, and the […]
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