The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has a report out that may interest those in California who own a vehicle with driver-assist technology. More than a few studies have shown that driver-assist systems, which take over functions like accelerating, braking and...
Drivers in California may feel drowsy after the spring switch to daylight saving time, in which case they should know just how dangerous this can be. A University of Colorado Boulder study found that every year across the U.S., there is a rise in fatal car crashes in...
The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine published a study that has some interesting points to make about school start times and the safety of teen drivers. Parents in California know that teens tend to sleep long and late into the day due to a shift in biological...
California authorities say that a 34-year-old woman was impaired when she caused the fatal accident Oct. 3 on Highway 101. The woman was driving a Volkswagen Cabrio southbound on the northbound section of the highway when the collision occurred. Police say that the...
Many people in New York are excited about automated technologies in cars because they show promise for a future without severe car accidents and the resulting injuries and fatalities. However, fully autonomous vehicles are not yet a reality, so the dangers posed by...
From the pristine shores of Alaska to the lush Hawaiian Islands, cruise ships offer a unique opportunity to see some of the most beautiful places in the world. Unfortunately, while more and more Americans are taking maritime excursions each year, cruise ship safety...
When heavy rain hits, most drivers know to slow down, particularly if it happens to be foggy and visibility is low. But there is another situation that can be quite dangerous for drivers, one many people do not realize: a rain shower on a hot day. It’s true. Here is...
While speeding, drunk driving and texting are obviously dangerous, driving too slowly can cause accidents, too. In fact, California motorists who drive in a slow manner on a two-lane roadway and who cause a buildup of at least five vehicles following behind must pull...
