Articles, tagged with "highway traffic safety", page 4

Safety Standard Design for Bumpers on Passenger Cars

All vehicles in the United States are required by law to have bumpers. Usually installed at the car’s front and rear ends, bumpers play a very important role in maintaining passenger safety. Primarily, bumpers are designed to absorb impact during low to m... Read >
Author: PennyGeist

Florida Car Accident Lawyer Suggests Making A Resolution for 2011

All the data is not in, but so far, it looks like 2010 had the lowest number of traffic crash fatalities in Florida in 30 years according to the Florida Highway Patrol. They reported 2,430 traffic crash deaths in 2010, the lowest number since 1978. In 20... Read >
Author: Satya Narayan

Getting a Better Rate on Car Insurance

easy steps to a lower insurance quote are: 1. Portray yourself as a 'safe' candidate: Insurance companies are interested in managing risk. Consequently they offer drivers who are less likely to get into wrecks or at a minimum into wrecks of less sev... Read >
Author: Donovan Walsh

Breath Alcohol Analyser

Breath Alcohol Analyser is a device for estimating blood alcohol content (BAC) from a breath sample. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration maintains a Conforming Products List of breath alcohol devices approved for evidentiary use, as we... Read >
Author: Adhi

Are senior drivers actually unfit for the road?

There is a popular perception that senior drivers cause the majority of accidents and hence should be taken off the roads. A conservative estimate shows that the number of senior drivers on American roads is estimated to increase threefold over the next 2... Read >
Author: christoper.smith

Buckling Up Keeps Fatalities Down

In this age of increasing distracted driving car accidents (currently the number one concern of most motorists), we can sometimes forget the important role that safety belts continue to play in keeping us all safe on America's highways. Fortunately, or... Read >
Author: Jason Epstein

Commercial Truck Insurance Governing Agencies: Know Who Affects Your Truck Insurance Rates

There are many laws and regulations in place that control the safety and technological elements of the trucking industry and ultimately the truck insurance industry as a result. Such laws exist on the state and federal level and are constantly evolvin... Read >
Author: Patrick Winchester

Seven insurers sue Toyota over acceleration claims

SEVEN AUTOMOBILE insurance firms have followed Allstate Insurance Co in suing Toyota Motor Corp to recover money they paid in claims for car crashes blamed on unintended acceleration of Toyota vehicles. The insurers' court action has opened a new front... Read >
Author: Merinews

Ford recalls F-series pickups, Edge, Lincoln MKX

FORD MOTOR Co is recalling about 20,000 new vehicles in North America, mainly its heavy duty pickup trucks, due to the chance that an electrical short could cause a fire, Ford and U.S. federal regulators. Ford will inform owners of its F-series pickups... Read >
Author: Merinews

Fitting extra safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) carries the basic responsibility of ensuring the majority of vehicles on our roads are safe. This is the FDA for vehicles, but like food and drugs, it only tests at point of delivery. If you fail ... Read >
Author: Grace Oaks

No Refusal For The Holidays

It's no surprise that drunk driving car accidents that result in wrongful death and personal injury spike during the Christmas and New Year holiday season. Research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that fatalities incre... Read >
Author: Jason Epstein

How to Ensure You Pick the Comfiest and Safest Baby Car Seat

Of all the pieces of baby gear that parents need, a baby car seat is one of the most important. Indeed it is something that you just cannot do without if you intend to drive with your baby in the car. As well as your baby's comfort, safety and security ar... Read >
Author: emeliamorseton

Auto Tires FAQ: Loveland Auto Repair

Tires are some of the most disregarded factors of car safety. It's easy to ignore them-until there is a problem. Are your tires safe? Let's examine a few Loveland Auto Repair frequently asked questions: Q: When and how do I test tire pressure? A: In ... Read >
Author: Jbruno22

Safety Tips for Motorcyclists from an Accident Lawyer in Tampa

Its wide flat roadways and warm weather make Florida a popular motorcycle hot spot. As Florida’s motorcyclist population grows, motorcycle safety becomes an important issue. Like the rest of the United States, Florida’s motorcycle crashes have increase... Read >
Author: Satya Narayan

Common traffic offenses: looking into the contributory factors

Traffic rules are set to create an environment where drivers, passengers and pedestrians can use the way for traveling without risk. Accident has found to be the 3rd leading cause of death in US males and 7th leading cause for females. In USA there are se... Read >
Author: Orlando Matsota

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