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• Teen Crash Risks May Be Increased by Driving Older Vehicles Without ADAS Technology: Study

  June 9, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Teen drivers may face significantly lower crash and injury risks when driving vehicles less than five years old equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems, according to new research.

• Crash Reduction Can Be Increased by Use of Sidewalks, Crosswalks and Lighting: Study

  May 22, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  New research indicates that improving roadway lighting and adding crosswalks may enhance pedestrian and driver safety more effectively than altering the road’s physical layout.

• Motorcycle Deaths Nearly 28 Times Higher Than Car Occupant Fatalities: NHTSA

  May 19, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Federal safety officials are highlighting new data during this May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, revealing that motorcycle fatalities made up 15% of all traffic deaths in 2023.

• Safer Driving Habits Could Be Encouraged with Smartphone Apps, Similar to Usage-Based Insurance Programs: AAA

  April 10, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  A recent AAA study suggests that insurance apps designed to monitor driving behaviors and offer incentives and feedback might also enhance overall driving habits.

• Teenage Drivers Are Responsible for Nearly One in Ten Car Accident Deaths Linked to Cellphones: NHTSA

  April 9, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  New government data identifies cellphone use as a major driving distraction, with 15% of all teenagers involved in fatal crashes being distracted by cellphones.

• Kia Sorento Lawsuit Alleges Woman Paralyzed Due to Front Passenger Seat Defects

  April 8, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A Pennsylvania couple claims the passenger seat in their Kia Sorento collapsed when the vehicle was rear-ended, leading to one of them becoming permanently paralyzed.

• Top Vehicle Safety Picks for 2025 Will Be Required To Have Better Back Seat Protections: IIHS

  March 31, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Each year, vehicles can be awarded either the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK or its more stringent TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, but new criteria now aim to incorporate safety ratings for back seat passengers as well.

• Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Have Improved Following Tougher Crash Prevention Criteria From IIHS: Report

  February 21, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  A new report indicates that stricter front crash prevention criteria from IIHS has given better insight into the effectiveness of automatic emergency braking systems.