Lawmakers Ask Rental Car Companies to Sign Recalled Vehicle Pledge
Lawmakers are pushing for legislation which would prevent recalled vehicles from being rented or sold.
A California lawmaker is asking four major car rental companies to sign a pledge acknowledging that they will not rent or sell any vehicle that has been recalled for safety issues. The move is part of an effort by lawmakers to pass legislation which would allow for increased regulation of the rental car industry.
Two New Studies Indicate Teen Drivers Still Texting, Despite Accident Risk
Teen drivers at an increased risk for distracted driving accidents.
Despite the dangers associated with distracted driving, two new research studies suggest that teens are still engaging in this unsafe practice while behind the wheel.
NHTSA Considers New Rules on Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication
The NHTSA is considering mandating in-car networking to help reduce traffic accidents.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is contemplating new driving safety rules which would allow vehicles to communicate with one another in order to prevent traffic accidents.
San Bernardino Makes Top 10 List of Most Dangerous Cities for Pedestrians
Pedestrians in the San Bernardino metro area may be at increased risk for an accident.
Transportation for America, an advocacy group that supports the improvement of America's transportation systems, has released its annual top ten list of the most dangerous cities for pedestrians. In California, the San Bernardino-Riverside metro area made the top five.
Despite Safety Warnings, Teen Drivers Still Texting Behind the Wheel
Texting while driving can lead to serious or fatal car accidents.
Drivers who text while behind the wheel are up to 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash, according to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI). Research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that teen drivers are more likely than any other age group to be involved in a fatal car accident because of distracted driving. Despite these statistics about the dangers of texting while driving, a new survey reveals that many teens are still engaging in this dangerous behavior.