Global warming is part of the challenges facing humanity. For that reason, efforts to tame the effects of climate change are in high gear. However, as the world waits to see the impact of each of these initiatives, it is evident that climate change has far-reaching effects, including increasing the number of car accidents.
In a nation where accidents are a leading cause of death, car safety is more important than ever. The New Mexico Supreme Court recently recognized this as being the case. Their new ruling sets a precedent for businesses to have increased accountability and liability for drunk drivers.
One odd incident that took place a few years ago concerned a man who unwittingly drove his small car into a local pizzeria. And amid the chaos and destruction, he decided to place an order for a slice right from his car window.
Operating a motor vehicle with an expired commercial driver's license, the driver did not notice that his truck bed had been raised while he was going down the highway. Luckily, there were no reported injuries, but the bridge has been scheduled to be demolished.
Trains can be a great form of public transportation. However, public transportation is simply horrible in many areas of the U.S. That has allowed other countries, like China, to create trains that are far faster than what American trains can achieve, but that could change eventually.
With the popularity of electric vehicles increasing, instances of EVs catching fire due to faults or other malfunctions quickly make headlines. Tesla is one automaker that frequently makes the news when a model catches fire. What's more, due to the unique chemical makeup of lithium-ion batteries, these fires are difficult to extinguish.
The Cannes Film Festival produces films that otherwise may have never been seen due to their controversial nature. This year's winner is no exception. The film titled 'Titane' is about a woman who has a sexual relationship with a Cadillac. Let's take a look at how this film won such high accolades at the festival.
Many people have a love/hate relationship with roundabouts. If you aren't familiar with them, they can seem like a dangerous way to approach an intersection. So, let's see why, despite drivers' concerns, roundabouts are statistically safer than stop signs or signals. Here are a few reasons why the U.S. should consider adopting more roundabouts.
Though some suggest pandemic drivers are worse than everyday motorists, the data is still out. In fact, many insurance companies saved so much money on claims during the shutdown that they sent rebate checks to their customers. However, stay-at-home orders expired, and workplaces and schools reopened. And insurers now worry.
During a Friday night of cruising Whittier Blvd., a boy on a bicycle was allegedly hit by a California Highway Patrol cruiser that fled the injured boy. So far, the CHP has no response.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed life for many people, including how we approach car safety. For over a year, everyone in America wore masks, worked from home, and only traveled when necessary. It appears that while we're slowly getting back to normal, many people are still choosing to stay at home.
If your car needs to be towed, it's easiest to call a tow truck. However, what if you don't really want to do that? What are your other options? At first, you might think about towing your car with a chain or a rope. Here's why that's a terrible idea for car safety reasons.
There are ways to deescalate a road rage situation before it becomes catastrophic. You can also take steps to avoid being the threat every other driver hates encountering on the road.
Combine fast cars, crashes, and a multimillionaire celebrity, and you have a sensational story. That appears to be the case with 'Shark Tank' star Robert Herjavec, a car enthusiast who has crashed two Ferraris. Or is it three?
Last year saw an increase in a serious crime — carjackings — up 537 percent in Minneapolis alone. And if you live in or visit Atlanta, police say you should be on the lookout for a new carjacking scheme sweeping the city. Here's what's going on and what you can do to avoid carjacking.
Each time you slide behind the wheel, you are supposed to do everything in your power to make sure your actions don't endanger other living things. It doesn't matter if you're on the highway or off-roading, you must follow the rules, always remain alert, and do everything in your power to preserve life.
The NTSB's mission is saving lives through intensive investigation and the issuance of safety recommendations, not just for aviation accidents, but for all modes of transportation, including car safety.