Is Trust Fading in Autonomous Vehicles?
How Recent Accidents Have Affected Public Opinion A high-profile vehicle crash involving an Uber autonomous vehicle (AV) and a pedestrian occurred recently. Though that accident made news headlines for days, Uber is not alone when it comes to auto accidents involving...
Speed Limits and Vehicle Safety
Do Lower Speeds Really Mean Fewer Accidents? Speed limits perform several important functions: reducing disparities in speed, decreasing the frequency of auto accidents, and providing a basis for enforcement of penalties against those who endanger others. Observing...
What Not to Do After an Auto Accident
Tips for Those Involved in Colorado Collisions About six million car accidents occur each year in the U.S., injuring more than three million people, according to data compiled by Driver Knowledge. Although the circumstances of all these accidents are vastly different,...
DOT DUID Summit Brings Together Officials at Every Level
How Are Local, State, and Federal Agencies Addressing Drug-Impaired Driving? On March 15, the Department of Transportation held a summit focusing on the topic of drug-impaired driving at its New Jersey headquarters, and it was an eye-opening conversation that...
Wear Orange for National Work Zone Awareness Week
Work zones can be deadly if motorists aren’t careful. Now in its 19th year, April 9 – 13 is recognized across the country as National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW). Though work zone safety is not something we think about unless our community is undergoing some road...
Backover Accidents Impact Both Babies and Boomers
Rearview Cameras and Sensors May Limit Reverse Collisions But Cannot Completely Prevent Human Error Distracted driving, drunk driving, and drowsy driving are among the top causes of vehicle crashes today. Something not touched upon a lot, but just as deadly, is...