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News•October 16, 2013

Volvo Hosts Forum on Safety Benefits of Connected Cars

The event, co-hosted by the Swedish Embassy, examined the progress and challenges of autonomous vehicle technology.

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Articles•October 15, 2013

5 Forgotten Driver Distractions to 'Wreck'-ognize

Distracted driving policies should include the less thought about, but still prevalent, distractions that substantially increase crash risks.

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Articles•by Shelley Mika•October 15, 2013

Fleet Administrator Doubles As Fire Chief

Bryant Garner serves as fleet and travel administrator for a specialty healthcare company. In his off hours, he serves as fire chief of the Mayodan, N.C., Fire Department.

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Articles•by Cheryl Knight•October 15, 2013

Fleet Safety Training Must Fit a Company's Culture

According to ADTS, which celebrates 30 years in the industry this year, driver safety training programs must conform to a fleet’s specific circumstances. One-size-fits-all programs just won’t work.

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News•October 14, 2013

The Easy Way To Check Your Tires: Are You Making Abraham Lincoln’s Head Disappear?

Worn tires are a leading contributor to vehicle crashes, but the naked eye can’t always discern what is and is not a suitable tread. This, and many other safety tips, can be found in materials for Drive Safely Work Week (DSWW) put forth by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS).

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News•October 10, 2013

Mercedes-Benz M-Class Achieves Top Safety Pick

The Mercedes-Benz M-Class has succeeded in passing what is now the stricter crash test carried out by the American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), picking up the "Top Safety Pick+" (TSP+) award in the process.

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News•October 10, 2013

Five Years Later, OnStar Slows Down Car Thieves

Nearly 250 times in the last five years, a signal to an OnStar-equipped stolen vehicle has helped stop a car thief in the act, gradually and safely slowing the vehicle to avoid a high-speed chase.

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News•October 7, 2013

NETS Kicks off Drive Safely Work Week 2013

On Monday, the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) kicked off its national Drive Safely Work Week (DSWW) campaign.

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News•October 2, 2013

Seven Vehicles Earn ‘Superior’ Rating in New IIHS Front Crash Test

The models, when equipped with optional autobrake and forward collision warning systems, include the Cadillac ATS sedan and SRX SUV, Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, Subaru Legacy sedan and Outback wagon, and Volvo S60 sedan and XC60 SUV.

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News•October 2, 2013

Survey: Mature Drivers Rank Blind Spot Warning Systems as Top Tech Pick

New research from The Hartford and the MIT AgeLab finds that drivers over 50 believe that blind spot warning systems will make them safer while driving. These systems were ranked No. 1 among a list of 10 vehicle technologies.

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