December 2017 Archives
Can science help drivers avoid accidents?
California drivers spend many hours on the road, and many of them are involved in or witness accidents. While it is impossible to know every detail of the causes of an accident, studies are now analyzing information to provide help to drivers that might help them avoid some collisions.
Study finds decrease in traffic deaths at roundabouts
Whether motorists love or hate roundabouts at intersections, safety conscious California drivers will be glad they're in place. A report has found that fatal traffic accidents significantly decreased following the switch from traditional intersections.
Long commuting times by truck drivers to be studied
Commercial truck drivers in California may consider commenting on a proposed survey by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The survey will pertain to excessive commuting or commuting that exceeds 150 consecutive minutes by truck drivers.
Truck drivers' arrests often overlooked by agencies
Drug arrests are frequent among commercial truck drivers; even more distressing is the fact that these arrests are often left unreported to the trucking companies. State agencies in California and across the nation often fail to communicate this information, meaning that some convicted drivers are still on the road with a clean record.
Driving while texting versus under the influence of marijuana
Not having one's attention completely focused on the road can result in a fatal motor vehicle accident. According to a survey that was conducted for the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, a majority of people in California and the rest of the nation consider driving while texting even more dangerous than driving while high on marijuana.