Smartphones, smartwatches and tablets are just a few of the distractions vying for a teenager driver's attention as he or she hits the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death in...
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Limo ride ends in accident and claims 20 lives
As the end of the year approaches, the roads will see an increase in traffic and motor vehicle accidents. Most people do not realize there is still the possibility of limo accidents and injuries. Though there are more popular options to get around town, such as with...
OSHA kicks off trenching and excavation safety initiative
Some of the most dangerous jobs that construction workers in New York and elsewhere face each year involve trenching and excavation. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 130 workers were killed while taking part in trenching and excavation operations...
AAA recommends 100 practice hours for teen drivers
Statistics released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that teenage motorists are far more likely to be involved in fatal crashes when they are driving with teen passengers. New York residents, especially those with teen drivers in the household, might be...
Construction workers at high risk for dangerous fatigue
Brooklyn workers often face exhausting workloads. Unfortunately, tiredness on the job can be a serious risk factor for injuries, accidents and other safety problems. According to one study by the National Safety Council, 69 percent of employees are tired at work,...
Tesla’s Autopilot report has little data to back up its claims
Drivers in New York may be familiar with the various criticisms of Tesla's Autopilot program. One significant claim is that Autopilot, which uses adaptive cruise control and steering assistance, makes drivers too complacent. While Tesla's vehicles have always done...
Advanced car safety features are still limited
According to a study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, most drivers have too much confidence in advanced vehicle safety features. Researchers found that many in New York and throughout the country don't understand exactly what these features can do. For...
Where do most car accidents occur in Brooklyn?
A car crash can occur at a moment's notice. As much as someone may take precautions to avoid such an auto accident, you cannot always anticipate how other drivers will behave. Part of anticipating other drivers' behavior involves knowing what areas of the city are...
Motus connects smartphones to rise in mobile worker car crashes
Drivers in Brooklyn are probably aware that distracted driving is a serious safety issue. According to the 2018 Distracted Driving Report from Motus, a workforce management company, this issue is especially common with the mobile workforce. Mobile workers are always...
Study looks at influence of reality-based programs on safety
Motor vehicle accidents are the top cause of accidental death among teens, but teenagers in New York might be safer drivers if they take a supplemental driving program that exposes them to the dangers of certain behaviors. Researchers at Baylor University in Texas...
