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News•by Staff•April 26, 2019

Back Seat Passengers More at Risk in Frontal Collisions

When it comes to frontal crashes, rear-seat protection has not kept pace with front-seat safety systems and better restraint systems are required in the back, according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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News•by Staff•April 25, 2019

Jeep Renegade, Fiat 500X Recalled for Software

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling approximately 25,004 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles because incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller module to disable certain passive safety features.

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Articles•by Marianne Matthews•April 25, 2019

Understanding and Avoiding Distracted Driving

Five seconds is the average time a person looks down at a cell phone to text or email — the equivalent of driving the length of an entire football field at 55 mph with one's eyes closed.

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News•by Staff•April 25, 2019

Driving Dynamics Introduces Certification Program

Driving Dynamics Inc. has introduced its CoachInsight Advantage certification course for fleet drivers, which serves as a precursor to its DriverAdvantage behind-the-wheel training.

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News•by Staff•April 25, 2019

Chevrolet Trax Recalled for Lower Control Arms

General Motors is recalling an estimated 112,958 2017 to 2019 Chevrolet Trax vehicles because a joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded.

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News•by Staff•April 23, 2019

NHTSA Launches Rail Crossing Safety Campaign

Over the past five years, nearly 800 people have lost their lives while attempting to drive across railroad tracks, which is why NHTSA and the Federal Railroad Administration have re-launched a $5.6 million awareness campaign.

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News•by Staff•April 23, 2019

Kia Motors Recalls Sedona for Seat Belt Buckle

Kia Motors America is recalling an estimated 197 2019 Sedona minivans equipped with an eight-passenger seat arrangement for a seat belt issue.

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News•by Staff•April 22, 2019

2019 BMW X5 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety recently recognized the 2019 BMW X5 with its Top Safety Pick+, when it's equipped with specific headlights.

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News•by Marianne Matthews•April 19, 2019

How to Avoid a Rear-End Collision

Follow these nine steps for avoiding rear-end collisions, which have become a costly source of fleet repair costs.

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News•by Marianne Matthews•April 18, 2019

NHTSA Honors Texas Institute's Transportation Safety Director

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recognized Robert Wunderlich, director of the Center for Transportation Safety at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute with a 2019 Public Service award.

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