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June 26, 2018
Can you imagine a day when your smartphone can test whether you are too impaired to drive? The day may soon come. According to a recent Wired article, there are mobile apps being developed that can test you to determine your level of mental and physical impairment related to factors such as drinking, smoking marijuana […]
June 18, 2018
When you get into an Uber, Lyft or taxi in the Los Angeles area, are you assuming the vehicle is safe? This might not be a good idea, according to the NBC4 I-Team in a recent investigation. The news team found many dangerous, open safety recalls that affect vehicles around Southern California. Many drivers and […]
June 11, 2018
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has expressed ‘deep concern’ in a May 2018 press release that some high-risk 2006 Ford Rangers and Mazda B-Series pickup trucks with deficient Takata airbags have not been repaired quickly. These vehicles have been designated as ‘do not drive,’ and the airbags should be immediately replaced. NHTSA has […]
June 4, 2018
Keyless ignitions on new vehicles have gained in popularity in recent years, but a startling report from the New York Times reveals something alarming: Dozens of people have been killed from carbon monoxide poisoning after they did not turn off the keyless ignition on their car. If you or a loved one has been affected […]
May 28, 2018
By May 2018, all new cars and trucks on the market in Canada must have rear view cameras, a safety feature often cited by truck accident lawyer experts. This requirement is being added in the United States as well. Also, automakers in Canada have promised to make automatic braking standard on all vehicles, by 2022. […]
May 21, 2018
Every year, auto manufacturers issue hundreds of safety-related recalls for their vehicles. According to a current Carfax.com estimate, there are at least 57 million recalled vehicles being driven in the United States in 2018. Carfax reports these findings annually, noting that the states of CA, TX, FL, PA and NY have the most open vehicle […]
May 16, 2018
It has taken many years, but Uber last month finally announced safety upgrades that it says will help to keep its ride-hail customers in the U.S. safe. Uber stated that it would first add an emergency 911 feature like a panic button, which would connect a passenger directly with emergency personnel and to share the […]
May 7, 2018
There is good news and bad news to report about distracted driving in California. The good news is that drivers are using their handheld cell phones less while driving, ten years after ‘hands free’ became the law of the land. But the bad news is that distracted driving is still killing and injuring Californians in […]
April 30, 2018
DIYers and independent repair companies in California have been forced to repair complex electronic devices such as iPhones for years without any help from Apple and other major manufacturers. But a proposed law called the California Right to Repair Act could change that, and it may complement the state’s current Lemon Law. It states that […]
April 23, 2018
Last month, a self-driving Uber SUV hit and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona. It is thought to be the first pedestrian fatality involving a fully self-driving car. The incident is sparking concerns about the many potential dangers of self-driving cars. As these vehicles become more common, it is possible we could see more serious […]
