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IIHS Evaluation: Auto Brake Tech Benefits Muted After Dark

Out of 23 vehicles that underwent a new nighttime test of pedestrian automatic emergency braking systems, only the superior-rated Pathfinder avoided a collision with the pedestrian dummy in both test scenarios at all test speeds.

FHWA Mandates New Standard for Retroreflective Pavement Markings

The Federal Highway Administration announced a final rule that aims to improve safety for all road users by ensuring that pavement markings are made more visible in dark or low light conditions.

Many Americans Struggle to Identify Road Signs

A new survey explores Americans’ ability to identify both common and complex road signs, which are critical to protecting all road users.

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.

Driving Anxiety Up 84% Since 2017

Nervous motorists are concerned about everything from inclement weather to driving on highways and over bridges, according to new research from Bill Plant Driving School.

10 Night Driving Tips

An estimated 90% of all driver decisions are based on what the driver can see. Yet at night, one's vision is compromised, which may account for the fact that approximately 40% of all fatal motor vehicle accidents occur at night.

Driving at Night

After sunset, low visibility presents the greatest risk to driver safety. Here are several tips for dealing with the hazards of night driving.

Thermal Imaging Dash Cam Aims to Reduce Nighttime Accidents

Brooklyn, New York startup Wesa has introduced Nightride, a thermal imaging camera that can be mounted to the hood of a vehicle to allow drivers greater visibility at night to avoid objects on the roadway ahead, according to the company.

New Jersey Gets Tougher on Drunk Driving

The New Jersey Senate and Assembly has passed legislation requiring ignition interlocks for all drunk driving offenders, expanding the state's existing interlock law to first-time drunk drivers with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.

European Adaptive Headlights Are Safer Than U.S. Counterparts

European vehicles equipped with adaptive driving beam headlights increase roadway lighting by as much as 86% when compared to U.S. low beam headlights, according to new research from AAA.

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