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NewsFebruary 23, 2018

IIHS to Evaluate Rear Automatic Braking Systems

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has launched a rear crash prevention ratings program to help drivers identify models equipped with technology that stop or reduce low-speed backing crashes, the institute has announced.

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NewsFebruary 23, 2018

U.S. DOT to Discuss Connected Infrastructure at NAFA I&E

NAFA Fleet Management Association will feature a special presentation during its annual Institute & Expo (I&E) conference featuring representatives from the U.S. Department of Transportation, NAFA announced.

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NewsFebruary 23, 2018

Volkswagon Recalls Tiguan Limited for Air Bags

Volkswagon Group of America, Inc., is recalling approximately 3,768 2017 to 2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles because they may be equipped with the wrong airbags.

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NewsFebruary 23, 2018

Ford Driver Safety Tour to Employ Virtual Reality Tools

A Ford initiative to bolster the driving skills of teenage drivers is getting ready to kick off its 13-city tour this month with several new virtual reality tools, according to the company.

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NewsFebruary 22, 2018

Teens Disregarding Texting-While-Driving Laws

Teen drivers mostly ignore texting bans but make fewer hand-held cell phone calls while driving, according to a new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

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Videosby StaffFebruary 21, 2018

Driving on Gravel

Driving on gravel is more difficult than pavement because your tires don't get the traction needed for stable control. That’s why it’s important to always approach gravel roads with caution. Read more here. Video courtesy of MB Public Insurance.

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NewsFebruary 21, 2018

Video Safety Tip: How to Drive on Gravel

Driving on gravel presents risks if you're not prepared, because the uneven and inconsistent surface affects stability, ride, and handling. But like other driver behavior, these risks can be managed so fleet drivers can reach their destination safely.

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NewsFebruary 16, 2018

Vehicle Fatality Data Causes Concern

Motor vehicle accidents claimed 227 fewer lives in 2017 compared to the earlier year, which equates to a 0.5% decline to 40,100, the National Safety Council (NSC) has found. However, it would be a 6% increase from 2015.

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NewsFebruary 15, 2018

Drivers Skeptical of Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Systems: IIHS

Drivers who participated in an Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) study said they are somewhat cautious about adaptive cruise control and active lane keeping features and prefer systems they believe make smooth, gradual movements.

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NewsFebruary 15, 2018

Range Rover Evoques Recalled for Tire Pressure Monitoring

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque convertibles with 20-inch wheels because the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may be incorrectly set.

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