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With each model created, car companies like to introduce new features to help promote safe driving. While blind-spot monitoring was first introduced to the consumer in 2007, blind-spot collisions still appear to be a significant issue. The National Law Review reports that more than 800,000 blind spot accidents occur each year, according to National Highway Safety Administration data.

This article will look at blind-spot monitoring, how it works, and if it is worth the upgrade price. Additionally, we examine the effectiveness of blind-spot monitoring systems and discuss some of the potential drawbacks of this...

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 28,000 people were injured in collisions due to mobile phone-related distractions in 2019. This makes up 13% of all distraction-affected collisions for that year.

Apple CarPlay limits the need to interact with a mobile phone while driving. Users can access various programs and features using this software via voice command or touch screen on the infotainment system. This hands-free software may be a key feature drivers can use to keep their attention on the task at hand - driving without distractions.

Apple CarPlay is an app that is...

It’s not unusual to take our constant companions on the road. From taking them to the vet, running errands, or even going on a joyride or road trip, cats and dogs often find themselves trailing along with their owners in the car.

However, just like riding without cats and dogs in the vehicle, safe driving involves a level of preparation and the ability to refrain from distractions. Here is a list of tips to keep in mind next time someone drives with pets.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

According to The National Safety Council, 53% of drivers believe that hands-free technology and infotainment systems make engaging with a mobile phone while driving safer. However, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 13% of distraction-related vehicle collisions involving the use of cell phones end up fatal.  

Hands-free systems like Android Auto allow drivers to use essential mobile phone apps like navigation apps and phoning while driving. They can usually be controlled...

Imagine getting an hour’s work done in the time it takes to commute to the office. While this seems like wishful thinking, driverless cars are no longer a scenario reserved for the distant future. Many of the features found in driverless cars of the future are already being integrated into the cars driven today.

Self-driving cars are vehicles where human navigation is not required. Fully autonomous cars use technology that is capable of sensing the environment, and a human passenger is not required to take control of the vehicle.  

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCSUSA) has identified...