Bringing on board a new administrator for improved leadership and a retooled focus, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has refined its mission and sharpened it’s focus on three particular areas of future progress:1 Enhancing technology innovations Overhauling the automotive recall program Strengthening core safety programs to improve road…
Californians better stop dreaming when they are driving, and take notice and plan ahead for the upcoming Daylight Savings time change taking effect March 13. Losing an hour of sleep for some people can actually end up being a fatal thing, especially when they have to get behind the wheel…
Every year in the U.S., pool accidents kill hundreds of people – and seriously injure thousands of others. While these accidents can happen at public and private pools and they can take victims of nearly any age, pool accidents tend to occur more often at people’s homes, with about 75…
Celebrating Independence Day in the U.S. commonly involves barbeques, fireworks and other fun festivities. What you may not realize as you gear up to celebrate the holiday weekend, however, is that July 4th is also the riskiest day to be on the roads. And that’s because July 4th is the…
That surprising fact is being shared by safety advocates for National Dog Bite Prevention Week, which was officially kicked off yesterday. What may be more shocking, however, than the prevalence of serious dog bite injuries are the facts that: Nearly 50 percent of all dog bite victims are children. Dog…
The variety of ways in which drivers can be distracted is seemingly endless. Recently, a California woman was pulled over by a highway patrol officer on the suspicion of speeding. When the officer saw that she was wearing Google Glass, the officer gave the woman a citation for driving with…
A baby in Ohio is dead following a tragic dog-related incident. The 3-month-old girl was in the living room of the family home when two pet dogs, both purebred Shiba Inus, attacked her. Dogs are often referred to as man’s best friend, but in many cases they can be man’s…
Sudden tire failure can result in serious consequences. In a tire blowout situation, staying calm can help save your life. If you ever experience sudden tire failure, slowly remove your foot from the gas. Do not use your brakes. Steer your vehicle in a straight path and let it coast to…
Bill Beckwith, a host of the HGTV show “Curb Appeal” was recently involved in a tragic motorcycle crash. The TV host was riding his motorcycle near the neighborhood or Haight-Ashbury when he was struck by another vehicle. Beckwith was rushed to a nearby San Francisco hospital but later died from…
