Items Tagged with 'Driving safety'

Drowsy driving is responsible for more than 6,400 U.S. deaths annually, according to the National Sleep Foundation, and you’re three times more likely to be involved in a motor vehicle-related crash if you’re driving tired.

Before indulging in all the good things autumn has to offer (apple cider donuts!), take some time to review a few tips on staying injury-free throughout the season.

Washington — Although only 19% of people in the United States live in rural areas, half of all fatal roadway crashes happen on rural roads, a recent analysis from the Governors Highway Safety Association shows.

If you worry about your children’s safety in school drop-off/pickup areas, a new survey shows you’re not alone.

Arlington, VA — Engaging in risky driving behaviors – particularly speeding – has become “the new normal” since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to an analysis conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Itasca, IL — Estimating that 450 people could be killed in preventable motor vehicle-related crashes during the upcoming Labor Day weekend, the National Safety Council is urging all drivers to share the road responsibly.

Itasca, IL — The number of people who died in motor vehicle crashes in the United States decreased 1% in the first half of the year compared with the same period in 2021, according to preliminary estimates released by the National Safety Council.

Itasca, IL — Aiming to “clear the confusion” caused by widely varying terminology for advanced driver-assistance system features, a coalition of auto industry and auto safety experts – together with the National Safety Council – has issued a set of expanded and updated recommendations for universal terms.

A video featuring dramatizations of drivers exceeding the speed limit before crashing kicks off a new advertising campaign from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Washington — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a final rule aimed at strengthening protections for drivers and passengers in light vehicles involved in “underride” crashes, which occur when vehicles strike the rear of large trucks and slide underneath.