HEALTH November 5, 2023 One in six teens admits to drowsy driving, survey finds: It's 'impaired driving, unequivocally' The 2023 Drowsy Driving Survey from the National Sleep Foundation explored 1,124 American teens’ attitudes and behaviors about drowsy driving, finding that one in six drove while drowsy.
US September 25, 2023 Safety experts warn of deadly risk schools keep taking with kids as bus crashes keep piling up School bus safety advocates are calling for change as around 17,000 kids are being injured in school bus crashes per year, according to government data.
HEALTH September 23, 2023 Child car seat safety: Expert shares dos and don’ts to protect kids from accident injuries Cars.com’s certified child safety seat technician, Jenni Newman, shared her “dos and don’ts" for proper car seat installation for National Seat Check Saturday.
Arkansas September 19, 2023 Arkansas trooper retires after pulling dramatic PIT maneuver on wrong car An Arkansas State Trooper has retired after he performed a dramatic PIT maneuver to stop a suspect's vehicle, but officials said it was the wrong car.
TECH September 16, 2023 How to help prevent your car from getting stolen Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson explains various ways thieves try to steal cars and shares tips on how to prevent your vehicle from being stolen.
Utah September 12, 2023 Dash camera captures office chair smashing into car's windshield on interstate A dashcam in Utah captured the moment a piece of an office chair flew through the air and collided with a vehicle on the highway.
Heat Wave August 25, 2023 Mechanics warn scorching temperatures across the US could be causing an increase in automobile issues Excessive heat waves across the US are believed to be the culprit of an increase in tire and battery issues. Mechanics advise consumers to get their cars checked out before Labor day.
Auto Safety August 21, 2023 NHTSA to encourage more seatbelt use by requiring warning systems for passengers The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing seat belt warning system requirements for rear seat and front seat passengers to encourage more seat belt usage.
Los Angeles August 16, 2023 California legalized jaywalking in the name of equity as Los Angeles pedestrian deaths soared A Los Angeles prosecutor whose city struggles with record-setting pedestrian deaths blasted California's legalization of jaywalking as "equity run amok."
Auto Safety August 14, 2023 How changes in weather impact cars: The challenges your vehicle may face in extreme heat versus cold Taking extra care of your vehicle's maintenance is vital to keeping it running smoothly for years to come. Weather is one factor that can heavily impact your car.
Associated Press August 8, 2023 Power-assisted steering failure in older Ram pickup trucks has sparked a US investigation U.S. auto safety investigators have opened an investigation into an issue in which some older Ram 1500 pickup trucks can lose their power-steering assistance with no warning.