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Many Teen Drivers Face Tougher Policies On The Road To Getting Their Driverâ€™s Licenses

Almost all U.S. states have laws that phase in driving privileges for young beginners in three stages "” a learner's permit, an intermediate license with driving restrictions, and then full licensure. Some states recently beefed up the restrictions in the first two stages, and four states adopted threestage licensing for the first time. Read More »

Occupant Deaths From Inflating Airbags Have Been All But Eliminated

Evidence accumulates year by year that inflating frontal airbags in newer vehicles are causing few deaths and injuries. From a high of 68 deaths attributed to inflating airbags in 1995 model vehicles, only 1 such death occurred in a 2004 model (a 56-year-old woman in the front passenger seat). No deaths were caused by inflating airbags in 2002-03 models. Read More »

More Deaths Follow Weakening Of Floridaâ€™s Motorcycle Helmet Law

The motorcyclist death rate in Florida has increased about 25 percent, from 31 to almost 39 fatalities per 1,000 crash involvements, since the state weakened its helmet use law in 2000. An estimated 117 deaths could have been prevented during 2001-02 if the law hadn't been changed. Read More »

Department of Transportation News Digest For Friday, October 7, 2005

As directed last month by Congress, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended until Sept. 30, 2006 the deadline for all states to meet federal requirements for testing school bus drivers to ensure they are qualified to safely load and unload children, evacuate passengers in an emergency, and cross railroad tracks. Read More »

Change Your Clocks, Change Your Wiper Blades on October 30, 2005

It's that time of year again "“ cooler weather, less sunlight, and Fall Daylight Savings. In remembering to change the clocks back on October 30, drivers are encouraged to also change their wiper blades. Many drivers procrastinate when it comes to changing the wiper blades on their vehicles, but the American Optometric Association reports that 90 percent of driving decisions are based on visibility. Read More »

North Carolina Golf Courses On Par For A Temperate Fall Season

Raleigh, North Carolina "“ As the state settles into autumn, magnificent colors are peaking across North Carolina's diverse landscape. Golds, reds, oranges and yellows paint the true picture of fall, making this the perfect time to visit some of the state's most notable golf courses. Gather the entire family to experience fall color from the green. Read More »

New Product For Child Comfort In Car Seats

Kids who 'slump over' while sleeping in the car seat or stroller can develop serious spinal issues, and certainly they can be uncomfortable. Now, there's a new car gadget providing head and neck support to children. Read More »

Historic Audi Ski Jump Commercial Celebrates 25 Years Of Quattro

Audi accomplished the unimaginable in 1986 when rally race car driver Harald Demuth drove an Audi 100 CS quattro up to the top of the Pitkavouri ski jump in Kaipola, Finland. Read More »

What Works and What Doesnâ€™t to Reduce Pedestrian Crashes

An Institute review of research on crashes involving pedestrians has identified several traffic engineering countermeasures. These can be effective in reducing the approximately 5,000 pedestrian deaths and more than 80,000 injuries that occur each year. Read More »

Vehicle Prep for Daylight Savings Time

Proper vehicle lighting will be vital to safety when daylight-savings time ends on October 30. To prepare for fewer hours of daylight and the extra hours of darkness, the Car Care Council encourages motorists to take a few minutes to inspect their vehicles to ensure that all of the lights are working properly. Read More »