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Skoda Sort of Declares War on Potholes, Which Damage a Quarter of UK Cars
Skoda Sort of Declares War on Potholes, Which Damage a Quarter of UK Cars

24 Mar 2023, 20:42 UTC · By: Oraan Marc / It’s not every day you hear a carmaker talking about potholes. But Skoda is using the swarm data intelligence to warn drivers and save them money

 
Use These Tips To Figure Out if You Are Driving Tired, Know What to Do When You Are
Use These Tips To Figure Out if You Are Driving Tired, Know What to Do When You Are

14 Jan 2023, 18:54 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Drowsy driving is as dangerous as drunk driving, and we know that you would not get behind the wheel after drinking, so here's how to not drive tired

 
NTSB Thinks Heavy Electric Vehicles Are Becoming Dangerous for Other Road Users
NTSB Thinks Heavy Electric Vehicles Are Becoming Dangerous for Other Road Users

12 Jan 2023, 12:24 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / NTSB’s chair Jennifer Homendy showed her concerns about EV’s heavy weight, which could prove dangerous to other road users in a crash

 
2023 Range Rover Sport Makes a Fool of Itself in 48-MPH Moose Test
2023 Range Rover Sport Makes a Fool of Itself in 48-MPH Moose Test

9 Jan 2023, 21:03 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / The 2023 Range Rover Sport PHEV is clad with $140k safety and comfort features, but it can't steer clear out of harm's way in a sudden-move situation

 
Every Driver Should Know This: Safety Tips for Driving in Extreme Weather
Every Driver Should Know This: Safety Tips for Driving in Extreme Weather

11 Nov 2022, 23:30 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / No one plans on getting hit by mother nature (extreme rain, snow or floods), but when the time comes, you’d better be safe than sorry

 
Mercedes Wants Its Cars To Be Fatal-Crash-Free by 2050, Eyes a No-Accident Car Altogether
Mercedes Wants Its Cars To Be Fatal-Crash-Free by 2050, Eyes a No-Accident Car Altogether

20 Oct 2022, 19:19 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / "Vision Zero" is the German automotive company's strategy to improve road safety; the program is currently tested in the U.K. and the Netherlands

 
Heavy EVs Make Trucking Companies Ask for Increase in Federal GVW Limit
Heavy EVs Make Trucking Companies Ask for Increase in Federal GVW Limit

9 Oct 2022, 20:10 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The increased weight of EVs has begun to set a toll on the car hauling industry, who wants new standards for GVW limits. This may be an issue everywhere

 
Three in Ten Drivers Put Off Worn Tire Replacement to Save Money, Survey Finds
Three in Ten Drivers Put Off Worn Tire Replacement to Save Money, Survey Finds

29 Sep 2022, 12:21 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / In a desperate attempt to save money, as many as three in ten drivers have admitted to delaying their oil change or tire replacement, a survey has found

 
Ford Explores Smartphone-Based Tech That Could Alert Drivers of Pedestrians and Bicyclists
Ford Explores Smartphone-Based Tech That Could Alert Drivers of Pedestrians and Bicyclists

20 Sep 2022, 08:40 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / Ford is looking into a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) smartphone app that alerts the driver if it identifies at-risk pedestrians, bicyclists, and others

 
Brigade Electronics Introduces New Road Safety System Designed for Commercial Van Use
Brigade Electronics Introduces New Road Safety System Designed for Commercial Van Use

12 Sep 2022, 11:24 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / Changes in road regulations require commercial vehicle drivers to adapt to safety road standards, Brigade Vans helps by providing incident prevention products

 
Billionaire's Death Sparks Road Safety Conversation, Individual Effort Required
Billionaire's Death Sparks Road Safety Conversation, Individual Effort Required

11 Sep 2022, 20:58 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The death of a former Tata Motors chairman has led to a nation-wide discussion on road safety in India. It may not be enough to change statistics overnight

 
Tips to Stay Safe on Labor Day Weekend, The Second-Deadliest for Road Users
Tips to Stay Safe on Labor Day Weekend, The Second-Deadliest for Road Users

2 Sep 2022, 22:02 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Labor Day weekend is the second-deadliest in the U.S. in terms of road safety. These tips should help you stay clear of being a part of the problem

 
Road Safety Charity Warns Not Everybody Is Ready for Self-Driving Cars, Has a Point
Road Safety Charity Warns Not Everybody Is Ready for Self-Driving Cars, Has a Point

28 Aug 2022, 20:42 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Self-driving cars may bring a reduction in fatal accidents, but cars with self-driving functions may bring out the worst in us. That is what a study says

 
Increased Fuel Prices Have Led to Fewer Drivers Speeding, Study Claims
Increased Fuel Prices Have Led to Fewer Drivers Speeding, Study Claims

30 Jun 2022, 09:50 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A study has shown that at least one in five drivers have slowed down because of rising fuel costs. Almost four in ten are now driving more economically

 
Kind Reminder: Other People May Break the Law, So It's Your Job to Stay Safe
Kind Reminder: Other People May Break the Law, So It's Your Job to Stay Safe

25 Jun 2022, 15:27 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / With everyone geared up to go on holiday, you might think everyone else is driving to some place to relax. Many are not, and you need to pay attention

 
Glow-in-the-Dark Line Markings Deployed to Make the Roads Safer
Glow-in-the-Dark Line Markings Deployed to Make the Roads Safer

25 May 2022, 17:19 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Glow-in-the-dark line markings will be painted on selected roads in the state of Victoria, Australia, in a move to increase traffic safety

 
Everything You Need to Know About the Current ECE 22.06 Helmet Standard
Everything You Need to Know About the Current ECE 22.06 Helmet Standard

15 May 2022, 20:38 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A new helmet standard has been in effect since January 2022. The news may have flown under the radar, but this is why it should matter to you

 
There Is a Link Between Pigeons and Motorcycle Accidents, It's Not What You Think
There Is a Link Between Pigeons and Motorcycle Accidents, It's Not What You Think

9 May 2022, 15:23 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Pigeons are nothing like humans, right? Well, we do have a couple of things in common on top of our shared love for gluten, among other things

 
Become a Safer Pedestrian Today, Avoid Becoming a Number in a Statistic
Become a Safer Pedestrian Today, Avoid Becoming a Number in a Statistic

5 Feb 2022, 17:39 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Everyone is a pedestrian once they leave their house or their car. When not inside or in a vehicle, you risk getting hit by one. Here is how to reduce that risk

 
Tests Show That AEB Systems Work, but Do Not Bet on Them After Dusk
Tests Show That AEB Systems Work, but Do Not Bet on Them After Dusk

4 Feb 2022, 11:14 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Crossing the street is the most dangerous thing a pedestrian can do, and there is data to back that up. As it appears, AEB systems help, but not after dark