Bans on Texting While Driving Help Reduce Crash-Related Injuries, Study Shows
Although there are distracted driving laws in almost all U.S. states, they vary greatly between states in terms of how strict the bans and how tough the penalties are, and in terms of the way they are being enforced. Hand-held […]
How Automobile Advertising Has Changed Over Time
There have been plenty of interesting car ads over the years, and a lot of ads made a couple of decades ago are still remembered by many people. The first car ads were made right after the first motor vehicle […]
WSU Researchers Develop Sensor For Detecting Drowsy Drivers
Each year, over 100,000 car crashes are caused by drowsy drivers, which result in 40,000 injuries and over 1,500 deaths, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which makes drowsy driving one of the most common causes of car […]
Google Launches Self-Driving Car Company, Waymo
After eight years and over three million miles, Google has officially announced that Waymo, its new autonomous car company, is ready to take on passengers. The first rides will take place in Phoenix, Arizona where a few hundred riders will […]
Young Female Drivers Most Susceptible to Texting While Driving, Study Finds
The fact that young drivers are particularly susceptible to distractions has been known for a long time, but up until now, no one has attempted to create a more specific profile of a person who is most likely to get […]
How To Get Cheap Car Insurance
Auto insurance can be a huge financial burden to motorists, with annual rates reaching $1,000 in many U.S. states, even though they can very greatly from state to state. Insurance premiums account for a large portion of the total costs […]
Police in Illinois Warn Prom-Goers to Drive Safely
The Illinois State Police Department has issued a warning to all high school students within the state to drive safely to and from their prom festivities. In recent years, there has been a sharp increase in the number of drunk […]
Study Confirms That Young Drivers’ High Risk of Accident Has to Do With Emotions
It’s no secret that young drivers are more likely to get involved in an accident compared to older drivers. Many factors likely contribute to this, including experience on the road, but a new study looked into emotions as a potential […]