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Tag: Car Safety
‘Textalyzer’ may be latest way to combat texting and driving
Several states are considering using technology to get a firmer hold on reducing the prevalence of distracted driving. New York is one of them. Read more →
Selfies abound on the roads, prompting safety officials to issue warnings
Increasingly, selfies are being snapped in the most inappropriate of places: from behind the wheel of a moving automobile. Read more →
Startling predictions for Fourth of July safety
The National Safety Council predicted 466 people may die in car accidents on U.S. highways July 1-4. Additionally, as many as 53,600 may be seriously injured. Read more →
Practice motorcycle safety with 5 theft prevention tips
A total of 46,467 motorcycles were successfully stolen by thieves in 2016, according to the latest numbers from the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Read more →
Study uncovers why devices are uniquely distracting for drivers
Scientists say attentional disengagement helps explain why mobile phones are particularly dangerous for motorists to use. Read more →
Texas becomes 47th state to pass texting and driving ban
Texas driving laws will be getting a new addition in a matter of months, as a new statewide rule will go into place that bans motorists from texting and driving on their handheld devices. Read more →
6 tips for driving home safely in severe weather
Changing seasons can bring severe weather, and even though it’s not officially summer until June 21, this hasn’t prevented Mother Nature from making her presence felt. Read more →
Thousands of Virginians cited for speeding over Memorial Day weekend
Nearly 10,500 drivers in Virginia were ticketed for speeding during the four-day holiday weekend, Virginia State Police reported Read more →
Infographic: Is your child in the right car seat?
When child safety seats are used properly, the risk of injury in an accident is slashed by over 80%. Read more →