New female crash test dummy design applauded by National Safety Council
The National Safety Council has applauded the US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) release of a new female crash test dummy design that addresses the ongoing...
Report finds drivers continue to adapt their speed even when using...
There is no evidence to support concerns that drivers equipped with an Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) system fail to adequately reduce their speed when...
Road safety experts call for ‘levelling up’ of vehicle standards
“Road safety should not be compromised as a result of automotive trade negotiations.”
That was the message from a number of road safety organizations who...
Drivers are aware of benefits of crash avoidance systems
Almost nine out of 10 drivers of vehicles equipped with lane departure warning and prevention systems now keep them switched on, a new study...
Drivers quickly learn to skirt limits set by partial automation systems
Drivers are more likely to multitask when using partial automation, and some manage to do so even while playing by the rules of the...
New research looks at financial and safety impacts from truck driver...
A new report looking at the major consequences that truck driver detention at customer facilities has on industry productivity and safety has been released.
The...
Plan unveiled for V2X technologies to reduce death and serious injuries...
As part of its commitment to reducing deaths and serious injuries on America’s roads, the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced a new...
Researchers collaborate on best practices for automation research
Researchers from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have joined colleagues from academia and the automated vehicle and insurance industries in issuing a set...
‘Unroadworthy’ hire vehicles being delivered to fleets
The number of daily rental vehicles being offered to fleets with safety issues appears to be rising, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals...
