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He announced the update on Twitter in response to a Twitter user who said his vehicle could not decide to allow a vehicle ahead of his to merge in front of him when lanes converged on a highway during heavy traffic.

A video analysis of fleet drivers reports that drivers who speed are more than twice as likely to text when they drive.

Experts suggest that both punishment and education are needed to reduce dangers of distracted driving – but in succession.

The new networked traffic lights, which are connected to video cameras, can respond quickly to changing conditions.

Motor-vehicle accidents continue to be the leading cause of death among the population aged 16 to 19, which also happens to be the age group with the highest risk of crashes.

In some situations we rely on eye contact with other road users as a means of gauging safety and gaining permission to enter the traffic flow.

We're still two years away from that happening, but come October, you'll be able to purchase the new license that Virginia is finalizing right now.

It’s critical for us to examine our habits as drivers and riders so we can learn ways to share the road more effectively.

A recent class-action lawsuit alleges that Uber has done “nothing meaningful” to make rides safer. Now Uber is using technology to fight back a move the company’s chief calls, “just the beginning.”

A recent survey showed that 54% of highway contractors in the United States reported vehicles crashing into their work zones in the past year.

Getting behind the wheel without enough sleep accounts for nearly ten percent of crashes in the U.S. To drive home the point, Chevrolet developed a drowsy driving simulator suit.

Boggs pleaded guilty in late March to two counts of involuntary manslaughter, one count of vehicular homicide and one count of attempted tampering with evidence, all felonies.

Adding a teen driver is expensive. Not only does it mean possibly adding a vehicle, as well as car tags, gas, maintenance, school parking permits and so on, it also means your car insurance premium is about to rise dramatically.

The city of San Antonio and USAA are partnering to bring you the city's first-ever Safest Driver Contest and you could get $10,000 if you win.

We want all kids to have a great summer away from school and to be excited for their new journey in life after graduation. We also need to make sure they are aware of the dangers that these exciting times bring.

His plates tell drivers to hang up, ask why they're texting, and of course, tell them to keep their eyes up!

Officials reports spike in deer activity in June

His name is Jeremiah Gardner. He earned the title in an international bus driver rodeo competition in Florida last month.

Research has found that parents who are risky drivers foster the same behavior in their teens.

The very moment of the crash about 3 a.m. Oct. 16 coincided with a key play during the game when the Steelers fumbled while trying to return a free kick after scoring a safety.

June is National Safety Month, and according to Omnitracs, improving fleet safety shouldn't just be a matter of reacting when an accident occurs. Here are four secrets from Omnitracs to boosting safety in your fleet.

Driver training is integral to operating a safe and efficient fleet, but when should it be carried out? Ben Rooth finds out the key intervention points.

New research from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration announced May 9 indicates what should be obvious but still seems to elude some shops and carriers: Cars are safer now because of new technology.

School bus #73 slid into a ditch Wednesday morning with four children on board.

Apple announced that its upcoming operating system upgrade, iOS 12, will contain tools specifically designed to help people control how much time they—and their kids—spend with their phones.

In January, it was announced that Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in New Jersey would no longer host drag racing events.

We've all been there, feeling tired, trying to keep ourselves alert while driving. We asked some of our viewers, what do you do?

Come April 2019 and all bottles containing alcoholic beverages will carry warning asking people not to drink and drive, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has said.

AVVO uses the NHTSA fatality report to rank the days of the week by crash risk.

Virginia experienced its fewest number of traffic deaths during the 2018 Memorial Day weekend - the lowest within at least the past five years.

A driver looking at an Apple iWatch while stopped at a traffic light is still guilty of breaking Ontario's distracted driving law,

AT&T Media Relations Representative Teresa Mask joined us to discuss distracted driving during the deadliest season on the roads.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance says this year’s International Roadcheck enforcement blitz will focus on hours-of-service compliance.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office was given the Achievement Award by the National Association of Counties for its innovative approach.

Authorities say a Pennsylvania school bus driver was driving drunk with students aboard.

Parents play a critical role in helping their teens learn the nuances and complexities of driving.

“We are dealing with a public safety issue, where low fares and salary incentives compel drivers to continue driving past their safety limits,”

Remember the days when safety features on a car amounted to anti-lock brakes, a few airbags, 3-point seatbelts and traction control? Those days are long gone.

A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA).

An accomplished Vietnam veteran, retired Marine Corps colonel, husband and father will be remembered for a host of reasons, including his hatred for Northern Virginia drivers.

Uber and the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) join forces to promote seat belt use to help prevent crash fatalities.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducts dozens of high-speed crash tests each year. Outside the facility, they also evaluate “crash avoidance” technologies.