Apple claims that its CarPlay interface, released in 2014, can reduce distraction by letting drivers use their iPhone as part of the car's infotainment system. Many drivers in California are using it, but they may want to be cautious because one study shows that the...
Head-on collision leaves 2 dead, 1 severely injured
Authorities report that a deadly two-vehicle crash may have been caused by a driver who was under the influence of drugs. The accident occurred on October 24, 2019 on a California roadway. According to preliminary investigations, the head-on collision happened near...
AAA survey reveals public’s doubts about self-driving cars
In January 2020, AAA conducted a survey asking drivers in California and across the U.S. for their opinion about fully automated cars. The results, AAA says, show that automakers need to focus on providing tangible information that addresses the public's safety...
DRIVE-Safe Act proposes interstate travel to teenage truckers
In California, the minimum age one needs to be to obtain a CDL is 18. Here, as in every state except Hawaii, truckers under 21 are limited to traveling within the state; they cannot drive interstate. However, a bipartisan bill introduced in February 2019 would do away...
Switch to DST raises number of fatal crashes nationwide
California residents may feel drowsy after the change to daylight saving time, but they may not think that it poses any real safety risk. A study from the University of Boulder Colorado, however, has found that there are 6% more fatal car crashes nationwide in the...
Collision Avoidance Devices May Not Work
Auto manufacturers have made great strides in introducing safety features for cars, especially in the areas of collision avoidance with other cars on the road and pedestrians. However, drivers in California have found that these technological advances do not always...
