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A Move to Ease the Path for Driverless Vehicles Draws Fire from Safety Groups
U.S. transportation officials are seeking to ease deployment of driverless cars by amending certain safety standards, drawing strong protest from groups who say the move is premature because the safety of self-driving technology is unproven. The proposal by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, part of the Department of Transportation, would make changes that account for the elimination of steering wheels and foot pedals in self-driving cars.
Florida has water everywhere. Here’s what to do if your car is sinking with you inside
If your car ends up in a canal, a lake or a pond, do you know how to escape? It’s a situation people might not think about when they get in the car, despite Florida’s miles and miles of waterways. Then the Fisher Island ferry tragedy happened.
13 Investigates reveals hidden dangers in your vehicle's 'blind zone'
13 Investigates measured the blind zone in front of 22 vehicles. The goal is to help drivers better understand how much space in front of their vehicle is obstructed from view, posing a potential danger of a frontover accident. The size of the blind zone can vary greatly based on a number of factors, such as the height of the driver, the position of the seat, the height of the object in front of the vehicle, and the angle of the driving surface.
The Most Important Thing Every Parent Needs to Know About Car Seat Safety
ProPublica has published a report on how one booster seat maker put children at risk. For parents, here’s some of the most pressing information our reporters discovered during their investigation.
MARBLEHEAD WOMAN TURNING GRIEF OVER HER PARENTS’ DEATH INTO ACTION
Susan C. Livingston turned her grief over her parents’ deaths last May into advocacy by working with longtime friend and state Rep. Lori Ehrlich to push for legislation mandating engine shutoff software for keyless ignition vehicles. Once a luxury automotive feature, keyless ignition has become standard in more than 62 percent of all vehicles sold
