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Manufacturers must make automatic emergency braking standard in all new cars and light trucks sold by September 2029.
Only the Subaru Forester (out of 10 small SUVs evaluated) earned a good rating in the higher-speed vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test by IIHS, which evaluated performance with a motorcycle and semitrailer as well as a passenger car.
In a pilot with Samsara, USIC was able to reduce mobile phone usage by 92%, no-seat-belt instances by 85%, and rolling stops by 50%. USIC dives deeper into other effective methods that will further promote safety and efficiency.
Ford has announced two recalls in recent weeks - one due to a potential fire risk, and the other due to a potential loss of drive power.
The pilot program sought to make fleet drivers aware of vulnerable road users by by installing detection systems on fleet vehicles to provide drivers with enhanced visibility and real-time feedback on potential near misses.
Some basics on staying safe in work zones to protect yourself and others. Plus, a look at what’s in store for this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week.
Cambridge estimates the reduction in distracted driving helped prevent over 55,000 crashes, 31,000 injuries, 250 fatalities, and close to $2.2 billion in economic damages.
The agency estimates that 40,990 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2023, as compared to 42,514 fatalities reported in 2022.
Once a positive measurement is achieved by a driver, Netradyne’s Driver·i devices automatically capture video and award a Driver Streak, a subtype of DriverStars within the Netradyne system.
Why distracted driving is on the rise, why there is a month surrounding awareness of the growing problem, and a look at technology aimed toward curbing the dangerous behavior.
A capacitor in the sensors for the occupant detection system may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying in a crash.
An estimated 44,450 people died in traffic crashes in 2023, according to National Safety Council estimates.
NHTSA’s annual report on safety recalls shows that over 1,000 recalls were issued in 2023 affecting nearly 35 million vehicles.
Fleet managers can confidently navigate extreme weather conditions by implementing strategies and insights.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released a new ratings program for partial driving automation systems. Out of the first 14 systems tested, only one earns an acceptable rating.
With a record crowd, attendees at the combined 2022 Fleet Forward and Fleet Safety Conference convened in Santa Clara, California, to discuss electrification, vehicle data, new technologies, and safety best practices, as well as network and get hands-on at the event's vehicle showcase.
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