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NewsAugust 21, 2017

Texas Mandates New Distracted Driving Course

Beginning Sept. 1, a one-hour video course on distracted driving will become required viewing for all driving skills exam applicants 18 and older.

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NewsAugust 21, 2017

NFL Season May Bring Increased Drowsy Driving Risk

A spike in drowsy driving incidents among waste drivers seemed to correspond with the return of the the NFL season, according to video-based technology safety company Lytx.

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NewsAugust 20, 2017

Safety Tip: When Passing Isn’t Safe

When is it unsafe to pass another vehicle? The Idaho Transportation Department offers guidance.

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NewsAugust 18, 2017

GM Names Massimilla Vehicle Safety VP

Jeffrey Massimilla, currently the company’s chief cybersecurity officer, will assume the management role following the retirement of Jeffrey Boyer.

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NewsAugust 17, 2017

Paratransit Chrysler Pacificas Recalled for Steering

A major wheelchair van converter is recalling nearly 600 of the minivans so the pinion brackets can be replaced.

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NewsAugust 17, 2017

How the Solar Eclipse Will Affect Fleets

The Aug. 21 solar eclipse will bring total or partial darkness to much of the continental U.S. – and with it, a potential traffic nightmare for drivers across the country.

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NewsAugust 16, 2017

How Do Distracted Drivers Physically Respond?

Texting while driving is much riskier than driving while emotionally upset or daydreaming, according to a new study from the University of Houston and the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.

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NewsAugust 16, 2017

Ram Truck Track Bars Recalled for Steering Loss Risk

Certain adjustable track bars, manufactured by Carli Suspension, are at risk for detaching from the axle.

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NewsAugust 16, 2017

FCA, BMW Target 2021 for Fully Autonomous Vehicle

Fiat Chrysler is speeding up its bid to develop autonomous driving technology, by signing on to a joint venture with the BMW Group, Intel Corp. and Mobileye that's expected to lead to a fully autonomous production vehicle by 2021.

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NewsAugust 15, 2017

Waymo Patents Tech to Curtail Pedestrian Injuries

The self-driving car technology would reduce the force of impact by altering the rigidity of the vehicle’s surface.

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