Tag: safety
The Number of Fatalities on US Roads in 2021 has been the Highest in 16 Years
Many drivers went back to work in 2021 after close to a year off the roads
Last year saw fatalities surge by 10.5% on American roads
Even in 2019, reckless driving behaviors were on the uprise The NHTSA released its data on the number...
Canada’s Road Safety Week Highlights Good Driving Habits With a Real Pro
New cars are loaded with passive and active safety systems, but the driver is still in charge.
Roughly 160,000 car accidents occur every year in Canada. If you’re a motorsports fan, a weekend track hero, or a fan of Canada’s Worst Driver, you know...
The IIHS is Aiming to Increase its Testing Speed for Automatic Emergency Braking Systems
The IIHS currently tests systems at a speed of 25 mph (40 km/h)
Accident data shows that most rear-ending collisions happen at higher speeds
The IIHS wants to increase testing speeds up to 35 or 45 mph (56 – 72 km/h) The IIHS (Insurance...
NHTSA is Holding a Period of Public Comment on its Proposed Changes to 5-Star Ratings
The NHTSA proposed to make it more difficult for cars to obtain a 5-star rating
Cars will need to be equipped with four driver assistance systems to qualify for the top score
The public is invited to comment on the proposed changes during...
IIHS Unveils its List of Safest Vehicles for 2022
Safety has become an obsession in modern vehicles, with manufacturers making it a priority over the past decade. Once again this year, the safety level of cars and SUVs sold in North America is improving.
The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has published...
Backseat: Consumer Reports presents its 2021-2022 ranking
Consumer Reports has just released a brand-new rating on backseat occupant safety, which is often overlooked in safety evaluations because they are mostly concentrated on the front row or outside the vehicle.
This new evaluation by the organization is therefore interesting at a time when...
IIHS Finds Curves A Challenge For Driver Assistance Features
Drivers vastly less likely to use assistance tech in tight highway corners
Data shows better curve handling could increase safety Advanced driver assistance features are being foiled by a major challenge on roadways that are limiting their safety benefits, says the IIHS. That challenge?...
US Regulators to Require AV and Driver Assistance Crash Reports
NHTSA wants more data on driver assistance crashes
Would impose penalties for failures to comply The government is asking for more crash data from automakers in order to try and increase automated driving safety. The NHTSA is making it mandatory for automakers to supply...
Renown Canadian Consumer Watchdog Rates Best And Worst Engines
The Automobile Protection Association has accumulated reliability data for decades.
The results are also supported by repair shops and a warranty company.
Good engines when new do not always make reliable mills. The Automobile Protection Association (APA) and Protégez-Vous are two established respected groups...
IIHS Says New Tests Making Automakers Bin Inferior Headlights
IIHS shows massive lighting improvements since tests started
Higher-rated lights required to reach Five years after starting to test automotive headlights, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says that automakers are beginning to ditch inferior headlights for options that better illuminate the road (and...
