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Essential guidelines for brake safety: avoiding violations

The North American Brake Safety Week starts on August 25, here’s how to keep your brakes in optimal conditions for the inspection The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) organizes the North American Brake Safety Week every year, focusing on education and inspections of brake systems for commercial vehicles. During this week of intensive inspections, if […]

Enhancing road safety and connectivity: USDOT V2X technology plan

Texas, Utah and Arizona will be the first states to implement this new technology with pilot programs A national plan presented by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) aims to advance a developing technology that will allow vehicles and roadway infrastructure to communicate with each other, with the goal of improving safety. The project, titled […]

Advanced speed assistance technology to cut traffic accidents in California

California has taken a significant step toward reducing traffic fatalities by mandating speed assistance technology in all new cars and trucks A new bill in California has taken a significant step toward implementation, aiming to reduce traffic fatalities by mandating speed assistance technology in all new cars and trucks sold in the state. On August […]

Partially automated driving systems, effective in collision prevention?

Study suggests that these systems should not be regarded as safety measures A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety raises doubts about the effectiveness of partially automated driving systems in preventing collisions. Contrary to popular belief, the research shows that these systems, which allow vehicles to take control of certain driving functions, […]

Red Light Running Week: history, facts and the importance of the red light

This educational campaign aims to reduce risks associated with running red lights Red Light Running Week is held annually from August 4 to 10, highlighting the importance of obeying traffic signals to prevent fatal accidents. Initiated by the Federal Highway Administration in 1995 and promoted by the National Coalition for Safer Roads, this educational campaign […]

Regulating truck use of left lanes across the U.S.

States in the United States continue to implement laws prohibiting trucks from using the left lane In the United States, accidents and collisions involving semi-trucks are frequent due to specific traffic regulations. These incidents often result in serious injuries to passengers in other vehicles, contributing to high annual mortality rates. To address this issue, some […]

Tough laws: 6 states with strict traffic laws in the U.S.

Some states impose stricter traffic regulations aimed at ensuring safe roads Traffic laws can be complex, and the United States is no exception. To ensure road safety and maintain orderly traffic flow among drivers, it is essential that laws are enforced with penalties to preserve transportation balance. However, some of these restrictions may be perceived […]

Sharing the road with a truck: steps to ensure your safety

Caution around blind spots and anticipating truck maneuvers are essential to ensuring everyone’s safety Truck drivers face significant challenges on the road due to their visibility limitations and the complex nature of their vehicles. Known for their extensive blind spots, truck drivers rely mainly on side mirrors to perceive their surroundings. The sheer length and […]

6 fun facts about stop signs

Internationally recognized, these signs have some interesting facts that you may not know Stop signs are essential on global roadways due to their crucial role in traffic control and the protection of both drivers and pedestrians. Beyond their iconic red octagonal shape and the instruction to stop, these signs hold a fascinating history and lesser-known […]

Collective strategies for truck driver safety on the highways

Effective accident prevention also requires collaboration and safe practices Long-haul truck drivers in the United States operate crucial heavy vehicles for freight transport, with a minimum capacity of 26,000 pounds. They work an average of 60 hours per week and cover over 100,000 miles annually, exposing them to significant risks of fatigue and distraction while […]