The advent of hands-free calling technology was lauded by the automotive industry as a way to more safely make a call while driving. The idea was that keeping both hands on the wheel makes people drive better. While this may make some degree of theoretical sense, the...
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Tesla’s continuing tumult
Two months ago, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released an inaugural report providing data on vehicles with advanced technology. From July 20th, 2021, to May 21st, 2022, the most accidents involving advanced driver-assist systems and...
What if the police report is inaccurate?
Those considering a personal injury lawsuit often find it helpful to start the process by getting a copy of the police report. Also known as a First Information Report (FIR), this written document gives the legal team a starting point for building a case. Still, it...
Why is a driving technology company reluctant to share data?
Waymo is a well-known autonomous driving technology company that started in 2009 as the Google Self-Driving Car Project. The company focuses on building what they refer to as the "Waymo Driver," aka the World's Most Experienced Driver, to improve mobility access while...
Tesla’s admission raises concerns over self-driving technology
Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) represented a game-changer that ushered in a new era for the automotive industry. Once thought to be an innovation developed well into the future, the advanced driver systems no longer look promising. The company recently...
The state has three of the most dangerous highways in the country
People who drive or ride motorcycles are usually confident in their skills to get them to their destination safely. While it starts with formal training, they also gain experience from thousands of miles on the road. Good skills can be the difference between...
Changing long-held perceptions surrounding motor vehicle safety
On the Department of Transportation’s website, a statistic has been featured for several years, citing 94 percent of serious motor vehicle collisions nationally resulted from driver error. In response to that alarming number, initiatives continue to improve the safety...
Can a new rating program provide more protection for drivers?
Automobile automation has made significant strides over the past decade. While many manufacturers blazed the trail, Elon Musk stands out for his continued “tinkering” with his famed Tesla motor vehicles. The results for all cars with partial automation have been, at...
Vehicle crashes are the top cause of work fatalities
Some professions are known for workers putting their lives on the line every time they work. Generally speaking, construction, agriculture, landscaping, fishing, and manufacturing jobs are regarded as the most dangerous, yet most on-the-job deaths occur while on the...
What happens when a rideshare passenger is injured?
While a prominent brand name for a ridesharing service, Uber has become part of our lexicon. Hailing a car, regardless of the provider, is considered getting an Uber or Lyft. With the power and prominence of these rideshare titans also comes the responsibility of...
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