The automobile industry is constantly introducing innovative technology, usually first on luxury vehicles. Some technologies like anti-lock braking, all-wheel drive, on-board navigation, and electronic stability control are examples of those that catch on and soon are available throughout the industry. Read More »

Every year there are about a million-and-a-half collisions between vehicles and deer in the U.S. These result in about 150 fatalities and over a billion dollars in vehicle damage. At least 1.5-million deer are also killed. Read More »

It's long, it's dull and it can be brutally hot in the summer and treacherously foggy in spots in the winter, but it will take you from the bottom of California to the top faster than you can say "Roll up your windows, we're about to drive by Harris Ranch!" Read More »

I call it “Drop-Off Russian Roulette,” and it’s the time of year again when many parents of school-age children choose to play this dangerous game on a daily basis. When my middle school-age son comes into my bedroom with that hang-dog look on his face at 6:45 a.m. and announces that his bike has its umpteenth flat tire, it means ... Read More »

Most motorists speed occasionally, straying a few miles per hour over the posted limit. Then there are the more serious violators, who substantially exceed speed limits and maintain speeds that are way out of sync with nearby motorists. Read More »

Road rage is on the rise, increasing 7 percent every year according to auto analysts. Experts say many of us have had feelings of road rage but there are ways to avoid these feelings and prevent them from causing accidents. With more cars on the road, overcrowded roadways can lead to aggressive behavior. If you are being challenged on the ... Read More »

Union Pacific is investing $14 million in a major safety initiative to upgrade signs at its railroad crossings without active warning devices. The initiative includes the installation of new high reflectivity crossbuck warning signs, emergency notification signs and private crossing signs at more than 17,500 crossings throughout the railroad’s 23-state system. The safety initiative is on track to be substantially ... Read More »

Speed limits are higher on many U.S. roads than they used to be, and motorists are going faster "”in many cases a lot faster than the newly posted limits. There's a notable absence of public support for, or political will to, lower speed limits, or even to enforce existing limits in the interest of public safety. Read More »

For many employees, the most dreaded part of the workday is time spent on the road. Read More »

States Should Improve Medical Advisory Boards to Help Keep Drivers Safe, According to AAA Analysis; AAA Foundation Unveils Information Clearinghouse for Seniors Who Can No Longer Drive Read More »