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Auto recalls increased: consumer safety at risk?

Vehicle recalls can represent significant safety issues for drivers in the U.S. A new report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that auto manufacturers had more than 650 safety recalls in 2012. The recalls affected more than 17.8 million vehicles and included safety issues involving vehicle equipment and...

Are North Carolina bridges safe?

Drivers in North Carolina may want to use more caution when driving on bridges throughout the state. Roughly 30 percent of bridges in the state are considered “structurally deficient” or “functionally obsolete,” according to the National Bridge Inventory. “Functionally obsolete” means that the traffic or environment has changed since the...

Electric cars need to make noise to prevent pedestrian accidents

Do electric and hybrid cars really increase the risk of pedestrian accidents? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration thinks so. As part of the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010, the NHTSA announced their proposed rules that would require electric and hybrid vehicles to make a noise when travelling at...

Many drivers admit to driving drowsy

Drowsy driving has become a very dangerous driving habit in the U.S. A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that one in 24 adults admitted to falling asleep while driving shows just how dangerous this behavior has become. It is estimated that three percent of...

When will black boxes be mandatory in all new vehicles?

Black boxes can help authorities solve the cause of car accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA wants black boxes to be installed in all new vehicles to help solve car accidents and increase public safety. How do black boxes help solve the cause of car...

Electronic stability control saves drivers’ lives

Safety features in U.S. vehicles can vary and having a vehicle with electronic stability control may mean the difference between life and death for some drivers. A new study found that electronic stability control systems have saved over 2,000 lives between 2008 and 2010, according to the National Highway Traffic...

Unsafe toys still being sold in retail stores

Consumers continue to face the risk of buying unsafe or dangerous toys this holiday season. That is why the U.S. federal officials are trying to keep hazardous toys manufactured in other countries from being sold in U.S. stores. So far, federal customs and consumer protection officials have seized over two...

Study: teens texting while driving more than parents think

Car accidents remain the leading cause of death for teenagers in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that seven drivers between 16 and 19-years-old were killed in car accidents every day in 2010. The use of technology has played a huge role in fatal car accidents...

Restaurants can be held liable for drunk driving accidents

A drunk driving accident in North Carolina is shedding light on the way restaurants and bars may be held liable for drunk driving accidents. Earlier this month, a Charlotte jury returned a $1.7 million verdict against a Charlotte restaurant, stating that the restaurant was negligent in serving a man alcohol...

NHTSA investigates unsafe motorcycles sold in U.S.

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration launched an investigation of the largest U.S. Honda manufacturer after allegations surfaced that they have been selling unsafe motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes. The Honda dealership said they have sold ATVs and other vehicles to buyers in all 50 states so the findings...
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