According to a series of news agencies, lawmakers in Florida decided to change the rules when it comes to traffic signals in order to make the length of yellow lights shorter than what federal standards recommend. The reports indicate that after the period in which the signals keep the yellow lights on was shortened, communities in Florida were able to collect over $100 million in revenue with red light cameras installed at multiple intersections across the state. According to the (read more)
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May
2013
Florida Communities Shorten Yellow Light Lengths
According to multiple news sources, SUV drivers are less likely to be severely injured or even killed in head-on crashes than drivers who own smaller passenger vehicles. A recent report indicated that a study that was carried out by researchers from the University of Buffalo indicates larger SUVs tend to crush the occupants of smaller vehicles when involved in a head-on collision. Since the auto industry addressed the SUV’s rollover risks, which were widely criticized between the early 1980s and (read more)
Read MoreWhen it comes to auto safety and children, parents should always stay alert especially because motor accidents are still the leading cause of death among children in America. According to several news agencies, infants and children who are under the age of 10 have frail bodies that could be much more susceptible to injury than adults are. According to several agencies in Canada, more than one-third of children in the country are not placed in car safety seats properly. Research (read more)
Read MoreMultiple news agencies have indicated that in the UK, over 1,000 drivers were asked if they believed Apple or Google would be more capable of developing auto safety technologies than automakers. The survey was carried out by CarSafetyRules.com and the results may be surprising to some. According to the agency, about 47.2 percent of all drivers reported they are sure smartphone technology has made drivers more distracted than ever while 35.4 percent report that pedestrians are not paying enough attention (read more)
Read MoreSeveral news agencies have been covering surveys indicating that drivers appear to be more interested in owning vehicles with better and more reliable connectivity features than safety functions. These surveys show that drivers who are very interested in connectivity are more likely to overlook safety features. Due to the rise in the surveys, European agencies decided to carry their own survey to learn more about how often drivers purchase vehicles based on the presence of safety features. According to a (read more)
Read MoreAs summer approaches, multiple law enforcement agencies have been reporting that they are stepping up enforcement to make sure motorists follow safety regulations. Distracted and intoxicated driving are real issues but other problems related to safety features that vehicles are required to have are also being enforced. In Canada, law enforcement agencies are looking into making sure car owners are operating vehicles that are equipped with functional and properly maintained features that have been required to be in use by (read more)
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23
Apr
2013
Volkswagen Launched iBeetle Concept
According to a series of news agencies, Volkswagen looked for inspiration by browsing through Apple’s great array of apps and advanced technologies in order to come up with its new iBeetle concept. The reports show that despite the fact Steve Jobs couldn’t live long enough to design the iCar, the company managed to come up with Siri Eyes Free and have it installed in several vehicles. Now, Volkswagen has unveiled it has recently worked on a new iBeetle, which is (read more)
Read MoreA recent report has indicated that the National Occupant Protection Use Survey has shown that parents that often do not make use of seat belts also fail to buckle up their kids properly. The researchers reported that the use of seat belts and other safety restraints was observed thoroughly. Data revealed that information concerning 38,215 vehicles and 54,475 occupants was collected while the cars were stopped at stop signs or diverse traffic lights in 2011. By observing the drivers from (read more)
Read MoreMultiple news agencies have reported that an accident that happened Tuesday resulted in injuries. The California Highway Patrol has indicated that an 18-year-old was behind the wheel of a Honda Civic when the he suddenly lost control of the vehicle for unknown reasons. The motorist attempted to drive back into the lane after the vehicle drove onto the shoulder of the Jamestown Road while negotiating a curve. The authorities reported that the car overcorrected, causing it to crash into a (read more)
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18
Apr
2013
Follow These Tips For A Safe Drive
Drivers everywhere should always be aware of how important it is to drive defensively, especially if they want to avoid accidents by thinking ahead and predicting what other drivers may do in time to stop the car or change lanes. Experts urge drivers to follow some simple rules in order to prevent accidents. Something that could make driving a much safer experience include not allowing children to carry out fights in the back seat or climb around in the vehicle. (read more)
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