While some parts of the country welcome winter with freezing blizzards and ice storms, residents in Van Nuys, California, enjoy pleasant temperatures and sunshine year-round. Despite the warmer winters, there is still a significant increase in rainfall from October to April, with World Weather Online reporting a spike in the month of February. Wet roads make it important for drivers in this area to prepare for winter driving weather to avoid accidents this season.
Preparing for wet roads in California
NHTSA adds new standard to help protect pedestrians from accidents
There are many technological advances that make cars on the road today not only more safe than they once were, but more enjoyable to drive. One such feature is receiving criticism from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for its potential to make life more dangerous for pedestrians that may encounter these vehicles.
Driver distractions: beyond electronic devices
Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle in California is a big responsibility, and whether a person is planning to travel across the state or make a short trip to the local supermarket, there is always the risk of a crash. The likelihood of a motor vehicle accident increases dramatically when the driver is distracted.
Tesla says new Autopilot may have prevented deaths
Months after the first known death by a Tesla driver using their Autopilot self-driving technology, another fatal accident involving a Chinese driver allegedly also using Autopilot was revealed last month. Tesla is investigating the incidents, and has claimed that their new version of Autopilot may have prevented those accidents.
Nearly 90 lives are lost in fatal car accidents every day in US
The heart-breaking statistic that nearly 90 lives are lost every day in car accidents is a critical issue facing the United States today. Distracted drivers, fatigue, drunk driving, and speeding are among the top contributing factors leading to fatal car accidents.
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