Federal government officials said they will recommend that new cars have rearview video systems, a move immediately denounced as “insufficient” by safety groups who say the cameras should be mandatory. Instead, the government will merely add rearview video systems to its list of recommended features under its New Car Assessment…
Being pregnant, or a new mother, can be exhausting — especially when it comes to protecting your child. Women are oftentimes bombarded with information about what is good or bad for their baby. Officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that there are well over 6,000…
The battle against text-messaging drivers is proving difficult. Experts say that it’s our technology that is reprogramming us. According to The Boston Globe, a recent study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute proved that drivers who text message behind the wheel are about twice as likely to get into an…
Officials with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have unveiled a new rating system to test how well these front crash prevention systems work. This new test has been designed to help car buyers determine which features they should consider when purchasing a vehicle, and also for car manufacturers…
Officials continue to spread the word about Florida’s new texting ban, which took effect Oct. 1. Drivers in the state of Florida are no longer allowed to text message while driving. According to the Naples Daily News, law enforcement officers in the state are now allowed to ticket text messaging…
Distracted driving has been a top concern among safe driving advocates in recent years, as it’s becoming more prominent on roadways across the nation. According to USA TODAY, distracted driving was the signature initiative of former U.S. Transportation secretary Ray LaHood, whose national push led one state after another to…
Driving throughout the state can get frustrating at times. We’re a popular tourist destination for millions each and every year and the traffic is enough to drive some of us crazy. But do you have the cool to keep calm behind the wheel? Gulf News is turning the questions inward…
A recent church van accident in Lee County claimed three lives and injuring 12 others. According CBS Miami, the van was loaded with people from Fort Lauderdale when the accident happened on Interstate 75. If your church or ministry uses 15-passenger vans, you should be aware of multiple advisory warnings…
The Allstate Insurance Company recently released its 9th annual “Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report.” In this report, officials looked at claim data and ranked the nation’s 200 largest cities in terms of their driving safety. Once again, this year’s city receiving the “America’s Safest Driving City” award was Fort Collins,…
An 18-year-old Fort Myers driver lost his life on U.S. 17 when his sport-utility vehicle flipped after striking a curb. The driver, a recent graduate of Cypress Lake High School and freshman student at Florida Gulf Coast University, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The…