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Drivers fidget with electronics and take both hands off the wheel more often as they develop trust in automated driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
Read More →Secretary Ray LaHood sent a letter via email to DOT employees across the country, thanking the DOT’s staff for its hard work and mentioning specific accomplishments.
Read More →A TSR survey revealed that over a quarter of fleet drivers recall having avoided a crash due to in-cab alerts. Still, barriers to adoption remain. How can fleet managers accelerate acceptance of in-vehicle camera technology?
Read More →“Accidents” suggest inevitability, but most crashes are preventable — caused by driver actions and behaviors. Here’s why shifting the narrative can improve road safety.
Read More →NEW YORK - A new Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) study lends further evidence that voice-controlled Ford SYNC helps drivers minimize electronics-related visual distractions compared to manually operating hand-held cell phones and music.
Read More →These products help fleet drivers stay focused while on the road, offer vehicle security, and provide better visibility in extreme weather conditions.
Read More →ANN ARBOR, MI -- Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) announced four new research projects and three new research partnerships aimed at advancing development of innovative vehicle safety technologies across the automotive industry.
Read More →The National Safety Council (NSC) conducted a study, funded in part by Nationwide Insurance, which reviewed 180 fatal crashes from 2009 to 2011. The study found a number of cases of underreporting of cell phone use in crashes in federal and state data.
Read More →Checking MVRs, proper driver training, and staff accountability are some key aspects for a proper fleet safety program.
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