Car safety news articles 
Motorists hate following caravans or tractors
According to research by Manheim Auctions, when it comes to travelling on British roads, drivers have one overriding complaint: over 70% hate being stuck behind slow moving, tailback-inducing caravans or tractors. Above everything else associated with driving in the summer, from bank holiday jams to hot leather seats, following caravans or tractors tops the list of motoring hates. The full top 10 list of summer motoring hates is: Being stuck ... [more]
Tiredness at the wheel kills
Head-nodding occurs when someone nods off to between two and 30 seconds, often without realising that they have been asleep. According to research by Brake and Cambridge Weight Plan, one in eight drivers has ‘head-nodded’ at the wheel in the past year. The survey of 1,000 drivers also revealed risky behaviour among many that can contribute to tiredness, with one in four admitting embarking on a journey when they already felt drowsy. The vast ... [more]
How to drive safely at night
Simon Elstow, IAM's head of training, is advising on how to drive safely at night. Elstow said: “Driving in the dark isn’t all danger and drawbacks, but remember speed is more difficult to judge in the dark, especially approach speeds, so take care. And remember, stop and sleep when you need to.” Top tips: Turn on your headlights before sunset and for an hour after sunrise so that it’s easier for other drivers to see you in twilight. M... [more]
Reduction in road deaths and injuries
The latest Department for Transport statistics indicate the numbers of people killed in road deaths in 2010 fell to 1,857 – a reduction of 16 per cent on the previous year. Killed and seriously injured numbers fell to 22,660 – down eight per cent. IAM director of policy and research, Neil Greig, said: “It’s great to see deaths and injuries falling. The partnership between government, local authorities, enforcement agencies and education bodie... [more]
Young men have more expensive car crashes
New research from Elephant.co.uk has revealed that while many men like to think they are the superior gender when it comes to driving, men actually have bigger crashes that cost more money than women. Looking at more than 200,000 claims, Elephant.co.uk found accidents involving men aged under 25 cost on average 15% more than those involving women of the same age. In total, the cost of accidents involving male drivers of all ages is 6% higher t... [more]
Car safety in the news
Safety unit probes Fisker plug-in car fire
(Reuters) - U.S. safety regulators are trying to determine the cause of a Texas garage fire that destroyed three vehicles, including a luxury plug-in sports car built by Fisker Automotive. The Fisker Karma, which sells for more than $100,000, was parked in the garage of a newly built home in Sugar Land, Texas, when the fire broke out earlier this month. The National Highway Traffic Safety ...
Car owners support safety tech
Car owners are overwhelmingly supportive of safety technology that could help improve their driving and reduce the number of car accidents, according to a new study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, and the Research and Innovation Technology Administration.
Top Safety car list grows
While it's still early for 2013 model year cars to go on sale, a dozen cars and SUVs have already been designated as Top Safety Picks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or IIHS.
Safety Regulators Investigating Electric Car Fire
U.S. safety regulators are investigating a fire in Texas that destroyed three vehicles this month, including a luxury plug-in sports car built by Fisker Automotive. The Fisker Karma, which sells for more than $100,000, was parked in the garage of …
Car safety checkup set for May 30
Many parents aren’t aware how to install their car seats for their children properly. An event is being planned in Borger to help them learn how to do just that.
US safety unit probes Fisker plug-in car fire
(REUTERS) - United States (US) safety regulators are trying to determine the cause of a Texas garage fire that destroyed three vehicles, including a luxury plug-in sports car built by Fisker Automotive.
Peg-Perego Primo Viaggo Infant Car Seat Earns High Marks in Safety According to EliteCarSeats.com
The Peg-Perego Viaggo Infant Car Seat is one of the safest car seats on the market, exceeding the most stringent safety standards in the world.Birmingham, MI (PRWEB) May 21, 2012 The Peg-Perego Primo Viaggo Infant Car Seat is one of the safest car seats on the market today, according to the online car seat retailers at EliteCarSeats.com. As reported by the site, the Peg-Perego car seat has ...
Car seats save kids from injury in smash
TWO young children escaped serious injury thanks to their car safety seats. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a car crash on the A428, between Beckford and Church Lawford at around 11.45am on Bank Holiday Monday.
Total Car Score Announces Top Scoring Car Awards for 2012
LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Total Car Score ( www.totalcarscore.com ), the most comprehensive automotive ranking and comparison website, announced today its first annual Top Scoring Car Awards.(Logo: ...
V8 Supercars review safety car gaffe
A V8 Supercars review has found a safety car error involving Holden star Craig Lowndes had no impact on last round's race result in Perth.
