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Drowsy drivers were involved in 18% of all fatal crashes over a recent five-year period, leading to nearly 30,000 deaths, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data shows that licensed drivers ages 15-20 “have the highest involvement in fatal crashes” compared with all other age groups.

Teens need a firm foundation in driving safety. As a parent, you can help build it.

Does your car, truck or SUV have any open safety recalls? Not sure? The National Safety Council is urging all drivers to find out during Vehicle Safety Recalls Week

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.

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

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

Fewer daylight hours, snowy or icy conditions, limited visibility – these are some of the hazards drivers can encounter during the winter. The National Safety Council says taking a few simple steps before you leave will help keep you safe.

A recent study of 70-year-olds in Sweden found that more than half who were diagnosed with glaucoma were unaware they had the disease.