Motor Insurance for Autonomous Vehicles: Paying Premiums Will Shift from Drivers to OEMs
Oct 21, 2015
Autonomous vehicles are likely to increase insurance claims related to product parameters rather than driver liability LONDON -- Oct. 20, 2015: The current system of calculating motor insurance premiums places importance on driver-related factors such as age, gender and driving record. However, the introduction of auto ... Continue reading
California Students Witness Disturbing Distracted Driving
Oct 20, 2015
Fifth-Annual Roadwatch Records Dangerous Driving Habits SACRAMENTO, CA -- Oct. 20, 2015: Distracted driving near California schools is placing students, pedestrians and other drivers at risk and does not appear to be improving according to an annual statewide observational study. New data reveal more than 12,000 cases ... Continue reading
76 Percent of Parents Unaware of the Biggest Threat to Teens' Safety, says National Safety Council
Oct 20, 2015
Car crashes are the No. 1 killer of teens A National Safety Council survey found 76 percent of parents are unaware that car crashes are the biggest threat to their teens' safety. Three quarters of parents said they believe drugs and alcohol, bullying or the internet are teens' most significant safety threats. The findi ... Continue reading
Oct 19, 2015
Nearly One-Third of Young Drivers Killed in Traffic Crashes Have Alcohol in Their System; New PSAs Depict Drinking and Driving as the Ultimate Party Foul As part of National Teen Driver Safety Week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Ad Council announced today their first national public service ... Continue reading
Tips to Keep Drivers Safe Through Their Golden Years
Oct 19, 2015
By the year 2020, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates more than 40 million drivers will range from age 65 and older. After teens, this population segment has the most road fatalities because older drivers are more susceptible to serious injuries according to the Insurance Institute for ... Continue reading
Oct 17, 2015
Alert Systems, Best-in-Class ADAS Sensor Technology, Advanced Data Analytics, and Precise, Proactive Driver Coaching Industry Demonstrations Will Be Shared at the 2015 American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition, Oct. 17-20, 2015 SAN DIEGO -- Oct. 16, 2015: Lytx®, Inc., the global leader in vid ... Continue reading
Acura Underscores Industry-leading Safety Performance with Emotional New Marketing Campaign + VIDEO
Oct 15, 2015
Acura is the first and only automotive brand to earn 5-star Overall Vehicle Score from the NHTSA and TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the IIHS across its model line - High impact and emotional national advertising campaign brings to life Acura's dedication to safety performance - The brand's first-of-its-kind campaign laun ... Continue reading
Announcing the First Innovative Program That Takes Drivers Education to the Next Level
Oct 15, 2015
"Behind the Wheel With ADHD" is a comprehensive program designed to help teens with ADHD learn to drive more safely. CHICAGO -- Oct. 14, 2015: Behind the Wheel With ADHD provides driving instructors with additional training to understand the risks associated with ADHD and teen driving. Instructors are trained in the us ... Continue reading
NICB Agents Process Soaked Vehicles From South Carolina Floods
Oct 14, 2015
Buyers beware of flood-damaged vehicles being resold as good used cars As South Carolina struggles to recover from record-breaking rainfall and flooding, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is working with law enforcement agencies, insurance and car rental companies to identify and catalog water-damaged vehicles ... Continue reading
Teens to Learn Trailer Safety as U-Haul Sponsors NOYS Summit
Oct 14, 2015
U-Haul International, Inc., a leading advocate in the fight against distracted driving, has formed a new partnership with the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) to promote safe trailering at the Teen Safe Driving Summit in Alexandria, Va. The Summit will be held Oct. 17-20 at the Hilton Old Town Alexandria ... Continue reading
Lights Out? Check Vehicle Lighting
Oct 14, 2015
Fall is here and its arrival means fewer hours of daylight and upcoming holiday travel. Before hitting the road, it is a wise idea to make sure your vehicle's lights are in proper working order, says the non-profit Car Care Council. "Lights play a critical role in safe driving, as the chance of an accident increases if ... Continue reading
Chicago Auto Show Invites Teens to Help Spread Message About Distracted Driving Dangers +VIDEO
Oct 13, 2015
Chicago October 12, 2015; Teens from Chicagoland and neighboring states are being invited to help spread the word about the dangers of distracted driving, as the second Drive Safe Chicago PSA Contest launches from The National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit group that promotes safe driving. The contest is being h ... Continue reading
New Survey of Teens Shows Parents Are Sending the Wrong Message by Texting While Driving
Oct 13, 2015
Teens Report 2 out of 3 Parents are Texting While Driving with Them in the Car In a recent Driving-Tests.org online survey of 2,000 teens preparing for their driving tests, 62.9 percent of teens reported that their parents are texting while driving with their teens in the car. This is setting a potentially fatal exampl ... Continue reading
Oct 12, 2015
NHTSA RECALLS: OCTOBER 13, 2015 - Jaguar, Land Rover, Muitsubishi, Suzuki, Fiat, RAM, Chrysler/Dodge, Buick/Chevrolet/GMC, Honda, Ford/Lincoln/Mercury, Mazda ... Continue reading
California DMV Will Post Autonomous Vehicle Accident Reports On Its Website
Oct 12, 2015
The California Department of Motor Vehicles today said it will now post all autonomous vehicle accident reports on its website. The move comes after Consumer Watchdog recently suggested to the DMV that it make the required reports easily available online. "Our highways are being used as corporate laboratories for robot ... Continue reading
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