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When the average person sees safety tests referenced in a car commercial, they most likely think first of crash test dummies (no, not these ones). But what else are car manufacturers using to test vehicle restraints?
In the wake of Toyota recalls, concern over safety has become more and more prevalent in the American auto industry. [...]
You may not have blinked when the Virginia State Police announced another Air, Land and Speed enforcement operation last weekend, but if you were one of the 4,016 travelers issued a violation, it may be another story.
This was the fifth Air, Land and Speed operation of 2010. State police targeted Interstates 64 and 66, [...]
Fisher-Price and the Consumer Product Safety Commission announce the recall of the Little People Play ‘n Go Campsite due to choking hazard.
Around 96,000 units were sold in the US.
Fisher-Price issued this recall after receiving reports of the Sonya Lee figure breaking in half, exposing loose small parts.
Only the Sonya Lee figure is included [...]
With temperatures at record highs this summer, officials are issuing all kinds of warnings about road hazards. But what if your car becomes the hazard?
Here’s a breakdown of some things you should be aware of when your car is in heat:
Overheating.
According to AAA, one of the most common cause of breakdowns is overheating—even with [...]
Tourists take heed: visitors to California’s capital may soon have to pay additional fees if they are involved in a car accident within the city limits.
Under the bill, the fee would be determined by the level of response necessary. Non-residents would be charged $435 for routine crashes (i.e., fender benders requiring only police response), [...]
In the wake of dozens of Toyota vehicle accidents blamed on sudden acceleration and the massive recalls that ensued, the U.S. Department of Transportation is analyzing the data recorders from the cars involved.
Preliminary findings show that the throttles were wide open, and brakes weren’t engaged at the time of crash, insiders told the Wall [...]
It’s a story that’s been circulating for years: girl drives car down dark, empty highway. Girl sees flashing lights—she’s being pulled over. But wait! Girl senses something is “off,” calls secret, unlisted police number, and is informed the car attempting to pull her over does not belong to the police. Girl drives away to safety [...]
Every year, hospital emergency rooms treat about 10,000 accidents nationwide linked to fireworks over the weekend of July 4.
Typically, the best way to protect your family and guests (and give those EMTs a break on the holiday) is to attend a public fireworks display. Check here for a listing of local pyrotechnic shows.
If you [...]
Last July, Pawandeep Singh of Reston was driving his Peterbilt tractor-trailer down I-81 through Shenadoah County.
When traffic backed up due to another crash on the road ahead, Singh was caught not paying attention, and rear-ended the Honda ahead of him. The car, driven by a pair of brothers in their early twenties from Houston, [...]
After a month of investigating, Chrysler is voluntarily recalling 34,631 Dodge Caliber and 90 Jeep Compass vehicles in as a result of problems with sticking pedals. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration has been investigating the problem for about a month now, however no accidents linked to the vehicles have been reported. The vehicles [...]
