Several 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 MoreMultiple news agencies have indicated that studies show that texting and driving could be even more dangerous than intoxicated driving. According to recent data, distracted driving is an issue that led to at least 25 percent of all car accidents. Drivers can take up to five seconds to read or attempt to type a text message, which is enough of a distraction to keep the driver from being focused on the road ahead long enough to cause an accident. Drivers (read more)
Read MoreApps have been developed to help phone providers and automakers to curb the problem associated with distracted driving. The reports have indicated that a person may spend an average of 4.6 seconds being distracted by their phone every now and then while behind the wheel. That is enough time to cause damage, especially if the driver is going at 55 mph or higher rates of speed. The number of teens using their smartphones behind the wheel has also increased. According (read more)
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27
Mar
2013
Transportation Department Launches SaferCar App
According to several news agencies, the Transportation Department has recently launched an app designed for iPhones and iPods that offers real-time detailed information concerning vehicle safety. The reports show that the “SaferCar” is free. It offers crash test ratings for most vehicles. Car owners are encouraged to find recall information concerning their vehicles with the help of this app, which could also help those looking into purchasing used cars. At this moment, the Transportation Department is working to develop the (read more)
Read MoreNew technology would make it easier for drivers to maintain their cell phones away while behind the wheel. The reports show that ORIGOsafe is a device that would link the ignition of your vehicle to action of placing your phone away, which could help to prevent accidents caused by distractions since the vehicle will only start once the phone can no longer pose a distraction risk to drivers. This technology currently is only available to Samsung Galaxy S3 users, however, (read more)
Read MoreAccording to recent reports, the Center for Pet Safety hopes to urge drivers to learn more about dog and auto safety while pushing for a national safety standard when it comes to dog harnesses designed for vehicles. The nonprofit group hopes to get the harnesses tested in car crash tests performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just like car safety seats designed for children are tested. According to the organization, the market still needs to research more on (read more)
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08
Feb
2013
[Video] Cyclists Get Special Airbag Helmets
Multiple news agencies have indicated that two Swedes have designed an airbag for cyclists that could help to reduce the number of injury accidents involving bicycles. According to several news agencies, the Hövding ihas been designed to offer protection to the rider’s head in the event of an accident. The device is mounted in a bulky collar, which looks like a scarf while the rider is wearing it. Once the rider crashes, the hood inflates. You can see how the (read more)
Read MoreAccording to several news agencies, in 2008, Volvo claimed the company was working to develop vehicles that would pose zero injury risks to its consumers by 2020. This bold promise was followed by action. Reports show that five years after the statement, the automaker has claimed that at least of one of its cars will be absolutely crash-proof by 2020. Several new technologies will be used including Volvo’s high-speed road train system, which allows for the vehicles to follow each (read more)
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09
Jan
2013
NHTSA Wants Hybrid Vehicles To Make More Noise
According to recent articles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that is seeking to enact a new requirement that would force hybrid vehicle makers to make cars louder in order to ensure pedestrians are safe. The federal agency has stated that since electric and hybrid vehicles tend to be quiet and sometimes even silent while traveling at low speeds, it may be difficult for pedestrians to notice that there’s a car approaching. Individuals who are visually impaired may (read more)
Read MoreAccording to several news agencies, bicycle riders will soon be able to purchase horns that honk like cars, which could help them to stay safe while sharing the road with larger vehicles. The device is known as Loud Bicycle, which is a car horn for bikes. The developer came up with the idea after a close friend was involved in an accident that may have been prevented if his bicycle riding friend had warned the vehicle turning left of his (read more)
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