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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2022

Study: GPS Shortcuts May Save Time But Up Crash Risk

A new study from Texas A&M compares routes between five metropolitan areas and finds navigation systems often guide drivers to take paths that carry a greater risk of collisions.

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ArticlesFebruary 24, 2022

Protect Yourself & Your Truck in Winter Weather

Winter weather can be devastating, and it’s crucial to understand how to keep yourself and your truck safe while on the road in hazardous conditions.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2022

Amazon is Target of $100 Million Lawsuit for Causing Driver Distraction

A new lawsuit claims the tech giant put unrealistic expectations on a delivery driver that caused a collision and resulted in a motorcyclist losing his leg.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2022

New Smartwatch Designed to Boost Trucker Wellness

Research shows that long-haul truck drivers are more likely to smoke, be overweight, and less likely to be physically active compared to other U.S. workers. Garmin’s new smartwatch aims to motivate truckers to engage in healthy practices.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2022

Tesla’s Unexpected Braking is Latest Subject of NHTSA Safety Probe

On the heels of two recent safety investigations, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla once again. This time an estimated 416,000 Tesla Model 3s and Model Ys may be affected by “phantom braking.”

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsFebruary 18, 2022

Pandemic Creates a Nation of Hostile Drivers, Increased Fatalities

COVID-19 left Americans angry and frustrated. The result on the roadways is staggering — per capita vehicle deaths rose 17.5% from the summer of 2019 to the summer of 2021.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2022

Ford’s Directional Audio Alerts Prove Effective 74% of the Time

A new safety feature that simulates sounds made by potential hazards and allows drivers to know exactly where they are coming from is undergoing testing with researchers at Ford.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2022

NHTSA Gives Nod to Adaptive Driving Beam Headlights on New Vehicles

Widely used in Europe and Asia for over a decade, these “smart” headlights have been illegal in the U.S. up until now.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2022

Study Explores Simultaneous Use of Substances on Impaired Driving Impact

In a new study, over 40% of drivers with past-year alcohol and cannabis use admit to driving under the influence.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2022

NTSB Issues New Safety Recommendations for Commercial Vehicles

After investigating a 2020 multi-vehicle crash that included a motorcoach, three trucks and a passenger vehicle, the National Transportation Safety Board found that highway speed limits, commercial vehicle collision avoidance systems, connected technology, and more need to be addressed.

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