The 2022 Rivian R1T is just one example of a new generation of electric vehicles that are heavier than their predecessors. The R1T weighs in at a whopping 7,000 pounds. Photo: Rivian Researchers at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently voiced concern about the safety implications linked to the weight of new electric
The 2019 Sonata is among the many Hyundai vehicles that have become a target of thieves after tutorial videos on how to steal the car appeared on social media. Photo: Hyundai We’ve all heard about the dark side of social media — from how it can negatively affect young people’s self-esteem to the rapid spread
Over 60% of tow workers, emergency responders, and road maintenance workers said they had experienced a near miss while working at the roadside or scene of an accident. Photo: Canva/Tsikhan Kuprevich Some 60% of tow workers, emergency responders, and road maintenance workers said they had experienced a near miss while working at the roadside. What’s
With the proliferation of ADAS technologies, repairs can be more complex and costly for fleets. Photo: pexels.com/Cottonbro Studio While advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have proven safety benefits, some vehicle owners report problems with the technology following repairs, according to a new survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). IIHS reached out to nearly
Data from Nauto, a real-time, AI-enabled driver and fleet safety platform that helps predict, prevent, and end distracted driving, finds that the average fleet driver experiences between four to six distractions per hour. Photo: Canva Ohio is the latest state to get with the program as it concerns distracted driving. On January 3, the governor
Distracted driving is at an all-time high as drivers are increasingly addicted to electronics behind the wheel — while ADAS technology might be making them complacent. And yes, “lunch while driving” is an overlooked distraction. Photo: Canva Since the pandemic shutdown, collisions and fatalities have risen to historic levels, driven by spikes in impaired and aggressive driving,
All too often, it’s not just drivers behind the wheel, but alcohol and cannabis too. A new report shows there’s a clear pattern of increased crash risk associated with amphetamine, benzodiazepines, and opioids. Photo: Canva A new safety research report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that between 71% and 99% of drivers
Video telematics solutions are helping fleets to identify and address risky distracted driving behaviors. Photo: pexels.com/Tim Samuel The statistics aren’t pretty. In 2020, some 3,142 people lost their lives on U.S. roads and another 400,000 suffered injuries due to distracted driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As a fleet owner or operator,
Ziker Cleaners out of Indiana faced not one, but two fuel thefts and damage to the company’s delivery vans. AAA offers several tips on how to prevent the same from happening to your fleet. Photo: Ziker Cleaners Ziker Cleaners is a 105-year-old, third-generation family dry cleaning business located in South Bend, Ind. A typical morning
Audi vehicles equipped with C-V2X technology are being widely tested and are helping reduce cyclist injuries and fatalities. For example, the automaker’s Parallel Parking Departure Alert detects if a bicycle is approaching from behind when the driver is pulling out of its curbside spot. Photo: Audi of America Blind spots, curvy roads, poorly planned intersections. Any
