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Speedometer showing high speed, representing how increased driving speed raises crash severity and risk of serious injury or fatal accidents.
Articlesby StaffMarch 5, 2018

Why Speeding Makes Crashes More Severe

Even a small increase in speed can sharply raise crash force and injury risk. Here’s why speeding has bigger consequences than many drivers realize.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2018

Video: How to Handle an Ice Skid

It doesn't take much snow or ice to make roads dangerous in the winter. While knowing how to handle an ice skid is critical, avoiding getting into one in the first place is even more vital.

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NewsMarch 2, 2018

Ford Recalls Taurus Sedans for Shift Assembly

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 2,100 2017 to 2018 Ford Taurus sedans that operate with a physical key because the ignition key can be removed when the gearshift is not in the "park" position.

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NewsMarch 2, 2018

Iowa Moves Toward Ignition Interlock Law

An Iowa bill developed by a coalition of public safety, legal and transportation agencies calling for ignition interlocks on any motor vehicle owned or operated by a person with a temporary restricted driver's license is headed to a state's Senate Judiciary Committee for review.

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Close-up of a flat car tire on the roadside, illustrating the importance of safe handling and proper response during a tire emergency.
Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2018

Flat Tire Safety Tips Every Driver Should Know

Flat tires and blowouts still happen. Here’s how drivers can stay safe, maintain control, and avoid further danger on the roadside.

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NewsMarch 1, 2018

Pedestrian Fatalities Reach Record for Two Consecutive Years

The 5,984 pedestrians killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2017 represents a decrease of just one half of 1% of pedestrian fatalities in 2016, according to a new report from the Governor's Highway Safety Association (GHSA).

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NewsFebruary 27, 2018

Ford Begins Testing Driverless Delivery Service in Florida

Domino's has begun using a self-driving delivery test vehicle from Ford Motor Co. in south Florida to help the automaker gather data for a fully autonomous delivery service Ford plans to launch in 2021, the company announced.

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NewsFebruary 27, 2018

Driverless Cars Hit California Roads in April

Driverless cars without a human operator will begin rolling out on California city streets in April, following legal approval by the Department of Motor Vehicles to institute ground rules and issue permits to auto manufacturers and tech companies that want to test their autonomous cars.

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NewsFebruary 26, 2018

NHTSA Launches Compliance Assistance Program

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a Compliance Assistance Program to help regulated entities comply with safety regulations mandated by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FVMSS).

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NewsFebruary 26, 2018

Utah Paving the Way for Autonomous Cars

A Utah bill aimed at adopting rules that would allow autonomous cars and trucks on roads in the state passed a House committee on a unanimous vote on Feb. 21. The proposed legislation will now proceed to the full House for consideration.

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