It is no secret that distracted driving is an ever-growing problem in the United States. In 2017 alone, distracted driving caused over 3000 deaths. Public awareness campaigns have had some success, but a shocking amount of people still think that they can drive safely while texting, eating, or applying makeup. As a result, many states… continue reading.

Traffic laws exist for a reason—to help prevent auto accidents. However, many people choose to ignore these laws. Such actions can lead to crashes that cause catastrophic injuries and deaths. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 37,133 people lost their lives in auto accidents in 2017. In 2018, San Diego County had 260… continue reading.

Did you know that distracted driving is one of the most dangerous things you can do while behind the wheel? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that distractions caused 10 percent of all fatal crashes and 15 percent of all injury crashes in the U.S. during 2015. That means around 391,000 people suffered… continue reading.

Spring break is here, and that means many things for many people. For students, it means school is out for a week. For parents, it means planning to occupy their children while they are off. For drivers in popular spring break areas like the California coast, it means increased traffic, distracted driving and drunk driving… continue reading.

The short answer is no. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) issued a warning after testing five semi-autonomous systems in Tesla, Mercedes, BMW and Volvo vehicles. IIHS engineers tested each vehicle’s adaptive cruise control, automatic braking, and lane-centering systems in a controlled track environment and on public roads. Driver assist technology has been found… continue reading.