According to the auto industry, autonomous vehicles are the wave of the future. Research has shown significant reductions in traffic-related injuries and fatalities, as well as notable improvements in efficiency and safety. However, some consumers question whether these vehicles are too good to be true. Despite the benefits, consumers have ethical concerns about how these » Read More

There is an overwhelming amount of research that proves how effective seat belts are at saving lives in the event of a car accident. However, while most buses do come equipped with seat belts, there are no laws requiring children to wear them. Although the incidence of fatal school bus accidents are rare, most people » Read More

Recent findings from the National Safety Council and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show roadside fatalities are higher than they have been in close to a decade. A number of factors have contributed to this steady rise, including low gas prices, an improving economy, and hazardous driving behavior like texting and driving and driving » Read More

Daylight Savings Time begins on the last Sunday in March and is in effect through the last Sunday in October. Although many people enjoy the increase in daylight hours that accompanies the time change, recent research suggests that even small disruptions in sleep or loss of sleep can have a dramatic impact on health and » Read More

As companies like Tesla, Google, and others continue to perfect their autonomous car technology, researchers have been studying the cars’ safety issues, particularly when the driver is required to regain manual control of the vehicle. Researchers from Stanford University found that this transition period posed significant safety risks because of the amount of time it » Read More

Getting into a car accident can be inconvenient at the very least, and devastating in a worst case scenario. Whether you are involved in a fender bender or a more serious wreck involving severe injuries, you want to be sure that you are compensated for any damage to your vehicle and for any injuries you » Read More

Given the latest technological advances in the auto industry, it is just a matter of time before driverless cars hit roads and highways across the country. The University of Maryland has been conducting driverless vehicle research and testing and has plans to expand this research into 2018. This will only be possible if the state » Read More

It is common knowledge that stress can have a negative impact on a person’s health. Highly stressed people are more likely to suffer from high blood pressure, an increased risk of heart disease, weight gain, depression, and insomnia, to name a few. What may come as a surprise to some is the fact that stress » Read More

As Americans are living longer and healthier lives, there are more older drivers on the roads today than in previous years. In 2015, there were over 40 million senior drivers in the United States. Studies show that elderly drivers tend to make more responsible choices than young drivers, including staying off the roads during inclement » Read More

When you get in your car to drive somewhere, whether it is to work, to school, to run errands, or to visit friends, at some point you will reach an intersection where you will need to make a left turn. Depending on where you live, it may be an extremely busy intersection with multiple lanes » Read More