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During the winter, California motorists need to be aware that light snow or ice may be very dangerous. While many drivers fail to slow down when snow or ice is light or when it first starts, a lot of accidents occur in such conditions. Perceptions of motorists can play a major role. People may not…

The flashing lights of emergency personnel added to the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip when a woman drove her vehicle through crowds on the sidewalk near the Paris Las Vegas hotel on Dec. 20.. The popular vacation destination for many California residents was turned into a scene of frantically running people and medics…

As driverless cars are being tested on roads in California, the number of accidents are adding up. Many accidents involving the cars are happening because the cars always obey traffic laws and do not perform traffic maneuvers as aggressively as human drivers. The cars may sometimes stop suddenly when they detect minor hazards such as…

Under a new federal regulation, commercial bus and truck drivers in California and nationwide will soon be required to log their hours electronically. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration released the final rule in December 2015, and it will go into effect 60 days after the date of its release. Commercial drivers have been required…

Many truck accidents that take place in California happen because of malfunctioning brake systems. Working brake systems are a crucial part of truck safety, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has specific rules about brake system requirements for commercial motor vehicles. It is a legal requirement that every commercial motor vehicle have a brake…

The roads of many California cities can be particularly unforgiving for pedestrians, and a new study suggests that those in wheelchairs may be especially vulnerable. Academics from Georgetown University say that pedestrians in wheelchairs are 36 percent more likely to be killed when struck than those on foot, and careless motorists are often the reason…

A white BMW belonging to Blac Chyna was involved in an accident in Southern California on Nov. 7. Although the businesswoman was reportedly at home at the time, she may still be partially responsible. Reportedly, the car sped down Reseda Boulevard in the San Fernando Valley and ran a stop sign before hitting a black…

Improvements in vehicle safety have dramatically reduced the number of road related deaths over the last several decades. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, enacting regulations like seat belt requirements in cars has saved an annual average of more than 11,000 lives annually between 1960 and 2012. However, safety regulations aren’t the only…

According to a new study, approximately two of every five drivers in California and across the U.S. have dozed off while behind the wheel of a car at some point in their lives. The study, which was conducted by AAA, was released as part of National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week in November. At the Asleep…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced recently that it would be partnering with the Ad Council on a PSA related to underage drunk driving. The PSA was created as part of National Teen Driver Safety Week and aims to show teenagers that drinking and driving can lead to permanent consequences. Footage for the commercial…