Tag: safety
Helmet Law Gaps Cost Lives
According to a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), more than 20,000 motorcyclists’ lives could have been saved in the U.S. since the mid-1970s if stronger helmet laws had been in place. The research found that…
Study: Acceptance of Crash Avoidance Technologies Surges
A recent study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) highlights a significant increase in the use of crash avoidance technologies among drivers. Nearly 90 percent of drivers now keep lane departure warning and prevention systems activated, and 70…
Study Reveals: 1 in 50 Vehicle Recalls Deemed ‘Do Not Drive’
A recent study by DeMayo Law Offices sheds light on a critical issue in vehicle safety. The study revealed that approximately 1 in 50 vehicle recalls from 2014 to 2024 were classified as “Do Not Drive” orders, representing 2.12 percent…
Child Heatstroke Dangers and Your Car
Heatstroke is on the rise, especially as temperatures reach summer highs. Parents and caregivers understand the importance of restraining children in their car booster seats, an effective way to protect youngsters. However, even with children safely in place, one significant…
IIHS Updates Crash Prevention Testing: Only One Model Excels
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has taken significant strides in refining their vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test. The revised guidelines now incorporate scenarios at higher speeds and involve a broader spectrum of vehicle types, including motorcycles and large…
Avoiding Deer Strikes: Essential Tips for Drivers
As the festive season approaches and daylight dwindles, drivers have more than just holiday traffic to be mindful of: the heightened likelihood of deer strikes. With fall in full swing and winter on its heels, deer become more active, driven…
Minivans Fall Short on Rear-Seat Safety
Favored by many families for their convenience, minivans are expected to offer superior safety features, particularly in second-row seating. However, they seem to be trailing behind in meeting these expectations. IIHS and Minivans Safety Study A study conducted by the…
Guide to School Bus Safety
School buses are synonymous with the education journey, ferrying millions of children daily. They stand as some of the safest vehicles on the roads, accounting for less than 1-percent of traffic fatalities involving children. Yet, the risks elevate not during…
Guide to Fall Driving Safety
Ah, fall! The air turns crisp, the leaves change colors, and everything feels just a little cozier, especially following the summer’s relentless heat. But while the season brings with it a lot of beauty, it also presents unique challenges for…
How to Combat Road Rage
Road rage transforms calm drivers into aggressive adversaries, turning highways into battlegrounds and commutes into high-stress encounters. This sudden, uncontrollable anger isn’t just a fleeting inconvenience—it can cause accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. Addressing the causes and consequences of road…
Teenage Drivers: 2023 Recommended Buyer List
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Consumer Reports (CR) offers families their latest list of recommended vehicles for teenage drivers, covering 16 new and 46 vehicles. While affordability remains a challenge in the current market, the focus on…
Raising Awareness: Hot Cars and Heatstroke
The tragedy of children dying from heatstroke in hot cars is an alarmingly recurrent issue. In the last quarter-century, over 940 such incidents have claimed innocent lives, sparking an urgent call for greater awareness and preventative measures. Children, with their…
The Skinny on Run-Flat Tires
Run-flat tires are a type of tire that can function temporarily even after it has been punctured or damaged. This allows the driver to continue driving to a safe location or repair facility without having to change the tire immediately….
IIHS Finds Back Seat Passenger Safety Lacking in Most Midsize SUVs
Midsize crossover utility vehicles often serve as the family vehicle of choice. But unlike sedans, these vehicles have unique safety challenges based on their design and profile. One of the challenges is rear-seat passenger protection, an area recently tested by…
The Ways Semiconductors Can Help a Vehicle’s Performance
Modern life wouldn’t be the same without semiconductors. Everyone knows that semiconductors are used to make chips for computers. They’re used in storage devices, microprocessors, and GPUs, but they are also used in other aspects of life too. Lightbulbs utilize…
Why Are Cars So Pricey?
Cars and why they cost so much. Have you seen the prices of new cars lately? They’re downright expensive and that fact means fewer Americans can afford them. The average transaction price for vehicles sold reached $46,329 in November 2021,…
Before Making Your First Purchase: What to Check in a Used Car
Year in and year out, thousands of first-time car buyers head out to purchase their very first car. Just in 2020, there were 39.3 million pre-loved or used cars sold in the United States. The number of sales is almost…
