Daily Archives: April 12, 2012

National Group Raises Awareness of Distracted Driving Dangers

A few seconds is not a very long time. But, if you’re driving, taking your hands off the steering wheel even for a few seconds can change your life and the lives of countless others. A few seconds is all it takes to be distracted. Distracted driving doesn’t just mean driving while using a cell…

USDOT Proposes Updated Safety Standard to Prioritize Braking Control, Reduce Risk of High-Speed Unintended Acceleration for Nation’s Cars

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today proposed to update existing safety standards to ensure drivers can better stop a vehicle in the event both the brake and accelerator pedals are depressed at the same time. NHTSA research indicates a “Brake-Throttle Override” requirement will help reduce the risks of high-speed…