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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2018

Iowa’s Texting Law Not Working: Law Enforcement

The Iowa texting and driving law that went into effect in July of 2017 hasn't been effective because it's too hard to enforce, law enforcement officials told WQAD.com.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2018

Illinois Distracted Driving Bill Heads to Governor

A bill that would impose stiffer penalties on Illinois motorists who text while driving has passed the state Senate on a 50-2 vote and has reached Gov. Bruce Rauner, reports the Chicago Tribune.

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NewsJune 5, 2018

Age Skews Autonomous Vehicle Safety Opinions

Nearly six in 10 Americans believe self-driving vehicles are not as safe as those operated by human drivers, and 55% wouldn't be willing to ride in an autonomous vehicle today, according to a recent survey.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2018

Kia Motors Recalls Sedona Minivans for Sliding Door

Kia Motors America is recalling approximately 106,428 2015 to 2018 Kia Sedona minivans because the power sliding door may not reverse if it encounters an obstruction while closing.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2018

GMC Terrain Recalled for Airbag Software

General Motors is recalling an estimated 88,129 2018 GMC Terrain compact SUVs because the sensing diagnostic module may not deactivate properly when the vehicle is powered off, and can prevent airbags from deploying.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2018

Teen Driver Crash Deaths Rise 14% in Summer Months

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day of 2016, more than 1,050 people lost their lives in crashes involving teenage drivers. That translates into 10 fatalities each day — a 14% increase compared to the remainder of the year, according to the AAA Foundation.

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NewsJune 1, 2018

Marijuana: Most Common Drug in Fatally Injured Drivers

Marijuana has become the leading drug found in fatally injured drivers, and its usage has spiked largely because nine states have legalized it for recreational use, according to a new report form Government Highway Safety Association.

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NewsJune 1, 2018

Uber CEO Suggests Autonomous Vehicle Partnership with Waymo

The comments follow a recent court settlement with Waymo, as well as a fatal crash involving a self-driving Uber test vehicle in Arizona.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2018

Video: How to Reduce Injury Risk in a Crash

While reducing collisions is priority number one, fleet drivers should know how to reduce their risks in the event of a crash.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2018

Waymo to Buy Up to 62,000 More Chrysler Minivans

Waymo will purchase as many as 62,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles later this year to launch the first self-driving transportation service in Phoenix first, followed by an expansion to the San Francisco Bay area.

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