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 […]
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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 […]
NTSB Releases Report on Tesla Crash in Florida
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a preliminary report on the crash of a Tesla Model S in May in Florida. According to the report, the vehicle reignited twice after it was involved in a fatal collision. The report also stated that the crash remains under investigation as the NTSB prepares recommendations to […]
Electric Cars Present Special Challenges for Fire Fighters
The increasing popularity of electric cars poses new issues and challenges for drivers, regulators and other parties handling these vehicles. This includes first responders. A slew of collisions involving semi-autonomous cars have given rise to unprecedented safety concerns for those responding to serious crashes involving these cars. Firefighters report that the batteries in electric cars […]
