The U.S. government’s highway safety agency said Thursday it will send teams to investigate two November crashes in California and Ohio involving Teslas that may have been operating on automated driving systems. The probes bring to 35 the number of crashes investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) since 2016 in which either…
Former Chiefs Assistant Coach Reid Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid was sentenced on Tuesday to three years in prison for driving drunk, speeding, and hitting two parked cars last year, leaving a 5-year-old girl with a serious brain injury. Reid pleaded guilty in September to driving while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury. The charge carries…
Taking the Pedal Off the Metal
You may have gotten your driver’s license the day you turned 16. By the time you retire, you could have driven daily for more than half a century. But for some people, there comes a time in the aging process when driving becomes dangerous. “On the whole, older drivers are safe,” says Dr. Marian Betz,…
Violent Protesters Target Massachussets Referendum Against Drivers Licenses for Illegals
Volunteers promoting a citizen-initiated referendum in Massachusetts have faced violence and harassment, according to a pair of lawsuits and state Republican leaders. The referendum seeks to undo a new law giving driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. The state Republican party has responded with federal and state civil rights lawsuits against state attorney general Maura Healey, a state…
UK Police Arrest 13 Following Slowing Driving Protests Over Fuel Prices
Thirteen drivers were arrested on Monday after slow-driving protests over soaring fuel prices blocked roads. A number of “go-slow” protests were staged on Monday morning in Wales and parts of England, with drivers blocking several motorways and A-roads, calling for a cut in fuel duty. Six police forces were involved in policing the protests in their jurisdictions….
‘These Gas Prices Are Insane’: How Fuel Costs Are Impacting Canadians’ Travel Plans
High gas prices have some Canadians thinking twice about travelling this summer, while others say it won’t stop them at all. Cory Madsen, a former Ottawa resident now living in Caronport, Saskatchewan, told The Epoch Times that he keeps downgrading his plans as prices rise. “Yup, was going to drive to Nova Scotia, but then…
Mastering Driving Etiquette
Driving is often a solitary pursuit, as you roll along alone with your thoughts or listen to the music. But it’s likely that you are surrounded by other people in their cars, making good manners a must for safety and civility. Pay Attention It’s easy to become oblivious to the world around us as we…
Car Smarts: Must-Haves for Every Drive
We’ve compiled a collection of innovative products that will make every time you drive your car more pleasant—and in some cases, safer, too. (Courtesy of Schose) A Silent Witness Scosche NEXC2 Dash Cam $199.95 In the event of a fender-bender, it’s your word against that of the other driver, unless you have a dashcam. This…
Fatal Distraction as Drivers Prioritise Phones over Safety
A South Australian Police (SAPOL) operation has found that twice as many drivers were caught using their mobile phones last week as compared to a week in January. Operation Fatal Distraction, conducted statewide from March 21 to 27, focused on motorists committing distraction-based offences related to mobile phone use. During the seven day period, 257…
Police: Ex-‘American Idol’ Star Took Marijuana Before Crash
Marijuana was involved in a deadly South Carolina crash in which a former “American Idol” contestant has been charged with driving under the influence, according to an arrest warrant. Caleb Kennedy, 17, ran over a man with his pickup truck Tuesday after driving up a residential driveway, authorities said. Kennedy told deputies after the crash…
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