Since its inception, automatic emergency braking was believed to be a major breakthrough in vehicle safety. Now, a study of certain vehicles and their use of emergency braking has shown that automatic brakes may be even more helpful in avoiding accidents than experts...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Truck accident fatalities rise to a worrying 29-year high
Tractor-trailer accident fatalities around the country reached a 29-year high in 2017 according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and some truck drivers and trucking industry trade groups say that federal rules designed to prevent...
Brake inspections sideline nearly 5,000 commercial trucks
Virginia motorists may be concerned to learn that a significant percentage of commercial trucks operating in the state could have serious brake issues. As a result, they could present a danger to others on the road.In September, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance...
Bright sunlight can pose a risk of auto crashes
People in Virginia may find it challenging to drive in bright sunlight, and some may operate their cars negligently despite poor visibility, leading to serious accidents and injuries. The glare of oncoming sun can be linked to traffic problems in the morning and the...
A push to end distracted driving
In Virginia and other states throughout the country, the number of traffic fatalities has gone up in recent years. However, legislation passed in Georgia and other states shows that governments are taking the problem seriously. Laws passed in Georgia and Rhode Island...
Could race affect your chances of dying in a motorcycle crash?
In our society, racial minorities face discrimination on the job, on the street and elsewhere in their lives. But one startling statistic from a Johns Hopkins University study shows another shocking disparity: Black motorcyclists have a higher chance of dying in a...
Legal cannabis linked to increase in car crashes
As people in Virginia and across the country debate the legalization of recreational marijuana, some have wondered if motor vehicle laws are keeping up with the times. Cannabis legalization has led to more people driving under the influence. This issue is especially...
Groups call for mandatory crash avoidance tech on large trucks
Virginia residents who are concerned about truck safety may wonder if crash avoidance systems could help in any way. While such systems can certainly reduce the number of crashes, they are currently not mandated for commercial trucks. A report given by The Kansas City...
NHTSA’s 2017 data shows rise in large truck crash deaths
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released a new report on 2017 crash trends based on data from its Fatality Analysis Reporting System. What Virginia residents should know is that in a year that saw a decline in all segments of car crash deaths,...
Study finds drivers over-reliant on car safety systems
If Virginia drivers are like most Americans, they are overestimating the abilities of their vehicle's advanced safety technologies. As a result, they could be at risk for causing a serious accident, according to a new study. Advanced safety technologies like blind...