Over the past several years, the American public has become increasingly aware of the fact that traumatic brain injuries can be life-altering. Numerous legislative hearings, medical studies and sports-related scandals have opened the public’s eyes to the danger...
Month: February 2015
How the NHTSA is responding to Takata’s unresponsiveness
As our readers may or may not be aware, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is currently embroiled in a standoff with Japanese auto supplier Tanaka. The NHTSA has become the subject of significant criticism over the past several years as a result of...
Understanding the FMCSA’s new safety-fitness regulation
Nearly 10 years ago, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration began the regulatory process tied to implementation of a specific part of the agency's Compliance, Safety, Accountability program. Regulatory actions are often notoriously delayed, so it comes as...
Is your car at risk of being hacked?
In the interest of safety, auto manufacturers are increasingly opting to outfit motor vehicles with wireless technology. In addition, a host of wireless entertainment products and navigational aids are being installed in many new vehicles as well. These safety,...
AAA study shows difference between drivers’ attitudes and actions
Back in 2006, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released the first edition of its Traffic Safety Culture Index, an annual survey that provides an eye-opening and thought-provoking look at trends and attitudes among U.S. drivers.This year's Traffic Safety Culture...
After an accident, consider taking these urgent steps
If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, you are likely feeling at least somewhat disoriented. Although human senses can become particularly acute in the immediate aftermath of car wrecks and other accidents, they do not stay this way for long. The need...