More and more, modern motor vehicles are being equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems. These may include electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, adaptive cruise and traction control, and lane-departure warning. While some of these features are built into cars during manufacture, some are available as an add-on or through aftermarket purchase. But even with all of these contemporary enhancements to driving safety, the driver must still remain focused. Although car assistance systems may improve safety, they cannot [...]

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 83 percent of older drivers have never discussed their driving restrictions with family members or physicians and 15 percent only do so after they get a ticket, or they are involved in a crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) encourages older drivers to understand how their driving may be affected as they age and to take steps to continue driving safely and avoid personal injury. Car [...]

Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death among children between the ages of one and thirteen. Many injuries and fatalities can be prevented with proper child restraints. There is no disputing the fact that car seats, booster seats, and seat belts reduce injuries to children and save lives. To get the message out loud and clear, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is partnering with the Ad Council to launch Child Passenger Safety [...]

Many parents look ahead with apprehension to the day when their child will begin to drive. Everyone knows that no matter how skilled a driver is, there are many on the road who drive recklessly and aggressively. A teen driver who has not yet gained the confidence and skill may be at an even greater risk for an accident. A new study suggests that parents have every reason to be concerned. Researchers for the study used [...]