Posts Tagged 'highway safety'

Staying Safe During the Winter Holidays

holiday safety and travel tipsThanksgiving has come and gone and Christmas and other December holiday decorations have already begun adorning people’s lawns and homes. There’s no doubt that we have officially entered this year’s winter holiday season.

And yet, despite warnings being issued year after year over the increased risks that come with holiday travel, kitchen safety, and other threats to the general health and well-being of the public, we have also likely entered a period ...

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Smarter Vehicles De-emphasizing Driving Skills, Increasing Risky Behaviors

smarter vehicles may be making drivers worseAdaptive cruise control. Lane assist. And, in some cases, complete autopilot. As our nation’s roadways become increasingly crowded, the vehicles on them are getting increasingly smarter. Skills and habits that were once fundamental to the safe operation of a vehicle – things like checking blind spots before changing lanes and maintaining safe following distances – are becoming more and more rare as our vehicles take on these responsibilities themselves.

When ...

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