Truck Accidents Pose a Big Threat to Oil and Natural Gas Workers
People who work at oil and natural gas wells typically log long hours under exhausting, and sometimes dangerous, conditions. They work with heavy tools, complex equipment,... Read more »
Additional Passengers Greatly Increase the Likelihood of Fatal Teen Car Accidents
For many teenagers, getting their license is an exciting time. It gives them more freedom and more time to spend with their friends. However, it's important for both teens and parents to... Read more »
May and June Are Deadly Months for Teen Drivers
If you're a high school senior, there's a lot going on right now – you're studying for finals, finalizing prom plans, and getting ready to go to college or enter the workforce. Whether you're excited,... Read more »
Cars Themselves Could Eventually Prevent Drunk Driving
Car safety experts want to make cars themselves a weapon in the fight against drunk driving. The system they propose – the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) – would check a driver's blood... Read more »
Older Drivers Dealing with Diminished Driving Skills
While many of the 10,000 Americans turning 65 each day can and will continue to drive safely for years to come, some are facing new difficulties on the road. Weakening eyesight and slowing reflexes are just some... Read more »
A Surprising Reason to Get Your Taxes Done Early
Every year around April 15th, people all across America rush to the post office to mail off their tax returns. In addition to avoiding the stress that comes from waiting until the last... Read more »
Female Crash Test Dummies Provide New Safety Information
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) didn't begin to make wide use of female crash test dummies until 2003. Since then, increased use of female test dummies has shown that women... Read more »
How Much Pot is Too Much for Drivers?
As medical marijuana becomes more widely available, government authorities and safety experts are debating how to establish legal impairment levels for those who get behind the wheel after smoking pot.
While authorities are... Read more »
Traffic Deaths Drop in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s roads appear to be at least a little safer. The number of deadly car accidents in the state dropped 2.5 percent in 2011, from 1,324 to 1,291, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) annual... Read more »
The Yellow Light Dilemma
Does this sound familiar? It seems like you've hit every red light and the person in front of you is creeping along, not even driving the speed limit. Just as you approach the first green light you’ve... Read more »
