Mixed signals on cellphone bans
It's legal in 41 states for drivers to use hand-held cell phones, and a leading highway safety organization recommends keeping it that way for now.
Other
Jul 13, 2011
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Red-light cameras critical to public safety, traffic researcher finds
As automated traffic monitoring systems such as red light cameras keep a law enforcement "eye" on the streets across the country, many drivers accuse city governments of installing the monitors as a way to generate revenue. ...
Other
Jun 7, 2011
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In future, cars might decide if driver is drunk
(AP) -- An alcohol-detection prototype that uses automatic sensors to instantly gauge a driver's fitness to be on the road has the potential to save thousands of lives, but could be as long as a decade away from everyday ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jan 28, 2011
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Survey finds drivers mistakenly believe winter is most dangerous travel time
Most Americans interviewed in a national poll believe winter is the most dangerous time for driving, but the truth is that summer is the most dangerous time with Fourth of July weekend being the deadliest.
Other
Jun 28, 2010
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Side Blind Zone Alert in Buick LaCrosse Can Help Avoid Lane Change Mishaps
It has happened to every driver at one time or another; another vehicle hiding in your blind spot when you are trying to change lanes. Even when no crash results, your heart pounds from the adrenaline rush of the close call.
Engineering
Apr 7, 2010
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US quashed report on dangers of phone use while driving
The federal agency tasked with keeping US roadways safe suppressed research seven years ago on the dangers of cellphone use while driving, fearing political fallout from the study, The New York Times reported Tuesday.
Other
Jul 21, 2009
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States, cities challenge Trump mileage standards rollback
Nearly two dozen states and several cities on Wednesday filed a legal challenge to the Trump administration's rollback of Obama-era mileage standards, saying science backed up the old regulations developed with the help of ...
Environment
May 28, 2020
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Driver hurt by air bag shrapnel as investigation drags on
Nearly four years ago, the U.S. government's highway safety agency began investigating air bag inflators made by ARC Automotive of Tennessee when two people were hit by flying shrapnel after crashes.
Automotive
Feb 20, 2019
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Lawmakers seeking answers from Takata, US on faulty air bags (Update)
Lawmakers expressed frustration Tuesday over the progress of a recall of millions of defective air bags, pointing out that it's still unclear what's causing the air bags to rupture, which vehicles need repairs and whether ...
Business
Jun 2, 2015
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US turns up heat on Takata over air bag problem (Update)
U.S. safety regulators are ordering Japanese auto supplier Takata Corp. to provide more information about air bags that can explode and shoot shrapnel toward drivers and passengers.
Business
Oct 30, 2014
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