In Texas and across the U.S., teens and adults 65 and older both tend to drive vehicles that are older, smaller and less safe. This was the finding of a large-scale study conducted by a team of researchers at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The journal...
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AEB, forward collision warning may reduce truck crashes by 50%
Texas drivers should know that two features, automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning, are set to become standard on most passenger vehicles by 2022. The trucking industry, though, has been slow to incorporate these features because each fleet can...
What to do after fracturing your femur in a crash
A high-impact car crash might fracture the femur of a vehicle occupant. If pedestrians or motorcyclists are involved, they run an even higher risk since they lack protection. If you fractured your femur in a crash in Texas, you should know that you're not alone. The...
The dangers of aggressive driving in Texas
Aggressive driving involves certain dangerous behaviors while driving out of rage. Aggressive drivers operate a vehicle in such a way that they are not taking safety precautions for themselves and other drivers, like not using turn signals, tailgating, driving over...
Distracted driving a continual and deadly problem
The artificial intelligence firm Netradyne recently conducted a study on distracted driving, its most common causes and the way that people perceive it. Texas motorists are probably aware that distracted driving is one of the leading factors in car crashes today and...
Fatigued driving presents dangers on the road
Choosing to get behind the wheel of a car while impaired presents dangerous risks to others. "Impaired" often refers to someone under the influence of alcohol and drugs. What about fatigue, though? A person too tired to drive might not be capable of safe driving. Many...
Market for ADAS grows though drawbacks remain
Texas drivers, especially those who own a newer vehicle, are no doubt familiar with advanced driver-assistance systems, or ADAS. These systems alert drivers to an impending crash and, in the event that drivers do not react in time, apply the brakes automatically....
Five truck accident causes that are seen repeatedly
Truck accidents can be caused in a number of ways, but there are five that stand out for their frequency. Passenger vehicle drivers in Texas may want to keep in mind that the leading cause, driver error, is usually contributed more to them than to truckers. Errors can...
Apple CarPlay more dangerous than texting or driving high
Apple's CarPlay system allows drivers to access their iPhones as part of the car's infotainment system. The makers tout the system as being safe because it helps keep a driver's eyes on the road, but Texas residents should know that a study from the safety charity IAM...
IIHS: driver-assist features must keep drivers’ attention
Following in the steps of NHTSA and other agencies that have studied driver-assist systems, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has issued some recommendations to help make this technology safer. Texas motorists who are excited about the progress being made in...
