Yet another recall of school buses was issued for the 2009 through 2011 models of Micro Bird G5 school buses over the possibility these vehicles could pose an injury and fall hazard to certain passengers. According to the information found in news articles and in the official reports released through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, these models of school buses were equipped with wheelchair lifts that could be manufactured with faulty parts. The federal agency stated that the roll bars (read more)
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18
Apr
2012
More School Buses Recalled
According to several news outlets covering recall news, a large number of Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vehicles are being recalled. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued the recall alert in the agency’s website stating that the manufacturer Hyundai has urged drivers to be aware that the rear center seat belts in the 2011 and 2012 Sonata Hybrids were manufactured with shoulder and lap portions that could become disconnected whenever the backseat occupants press the unlock mechanism in the (read more)
Read MoreAccording to multiple news agencies from across the country, Star Craft Company has decided to recall all units of the 2010 and 2011 Prodigy and Quest school buses due to faulty seats that could ultimately pose safety and injury hazards to passengers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these bus models were equipped with bus seats manufactured by C.E White that fail to comply with requirements of the federal motor vehicle bus passenger seating and crash protection. Because of the seat’s bracket (read more)
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11
Feb
2011
Ten Most Common Mistakes Drivers Make
The top ten most common driving mistakes can lead to something as small as a minor accident with scratches to a major car crash resulting in injuries.
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25
Jan
2011
Association Votes to Ban Trucks From Highway 154
The Santa Barbara County Association of Goverments will meet to decide if a law should be put in place banning large trucks from traveling on Highway 154.
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24
Jan
2011
Audi Partners with Californian Universities
The “Audi Urban Intelligent Assist” program is designed to take car safety technology one step further, partnering with three major California universities.
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20
Jan
2011
Volvo Rewarded for Pedestrian Detection System
A new system designed by Volvo could prevent a potential pedestrian or rear-ending car accident.
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13
Jan
2011
Self-Driven Audi Introduced
Audi is introducing a self-driven car, which also includes an array of safety and fuel-saving features.
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10
Jan
2011
Blue Link Technology Catches Car Thieves
Hyundai is announcing new technology which hopes to thwart thieves and promote safer driving.
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07
Jan
2011
Seat Belts Save Lives
Seat belts will reduce the chances of being hurt or even killed in a car accident by 50%. The best way to prevent injury is to simply buckle up.
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