Items Tagged with 'Driving safety'

Six inches of floodwater can cause passenger cars to lose control and stall, the National Weather Service warns. Twelve inches of fast-moving floodwater is enough to carry away most cars, while 24 inches can displace a majority of trucks and SUVs.

At least eight people are killed every day in distracted driving-related crashes. That’s according to the National Safety Council, which observes Distracted Driving Awareness Month every April.

Pierre, SD — A bill that would establish safety and operational regulations for driverless vehicles is advancing through the South Dakota Legislature.

Annapolis, MD — Legislation recently introduced in Maryland would allow multiple speed cameras in work zones and raise fines for speeding offenses.

Washington — State highway signs with humorous messages aren’t being banned, the Federal Highway Administration said after news reports to the contrary captured national attention – including from lawmakers.

Let’s put the rubber to the road and learn more about tire maintenance.

Although it can form on any road and “sneak up on you,” the National Weather Service says black ice frequently is found on roads that lack exposure to sunlight or are lightly traveled.

Roughly 3 out of 5 U.S. drivers admit they’ve engaged in unsafe behaviors behind the wheel, results of a recent survey show.

Toronto — Truck drivers “have to understand winter hazards and how they affect their vehicles and their ability to drive.”

Indianapolis — Members of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials have pledged to work together on a safety action plan aimed at reducing fatal traffic crashes.