You may notice that your auto insurance rates have soared in the last few years. You are not alone. Statistics show that auto insurance rates have increased at over twice the rate of inflation. Premiums reached an average of $1,427 nationally according to an online source. Consumer advocates have expressed concern about this trend and […]
How Blind Spot Detection Systems are Improving Vehicle Safety
Technological innovation in automobile design has led to increased safety for motorists. One key area of improvement is blind spot detection systems. Blind spot detection systems can help prevent accidents by providing another set of eyes for drivers when changing lanes. As this technology becomes more commonplace in newer vehicles, experts are hopeful that the […]
New Technologies Aim to Prevent Truck Crashes
New technologies over the past couple of decades have radically transformed vehicle safety. Reducing accidents involving large trucks is of utmost concern given the dangers these vehicles present on the road. Drivers and passengers in small vehicles are especially at risk of serious injury when colliding with a big rig as trucks typically weigh 20-30 […]
International Study Finds Risk of Injury Declines Drastically When Bikers Wear Helmets
Over 60 percent of the people in Norway regularly use bicycles. Because of the frequency of bicycle use, safety for bicycle riders is an important topic of research and discussion in the country. As bicycle use increases in the United States as well, we can learn much from the data emerging from Norway as well […]
Study Concludes that Hundreds of Kids Get Hurt in Bike Accidents Daily
A rise in bike riding injuries and the medical costs associated with these accidents have been reported by various organizations in the past few years. Many studies attribute this statistic to the growing number of cyclists and the higher average age of riders. A new report indicates that this trend affects young riders as well […]
