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fromFortune
1 week ago

Tesla's Autopilot trial will rule whether EV that killed a stargazing student is to blame

"The evidence clearly shows that this crash had nothing to do with Tesla's Autopilot technology. Instead, like so many unfortunate accidents since cellphones were invented, this was caused by a distracted driver."
Cars
#public-safety
Cars
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The technology to end traffic deaths exists. Why aren't we using it?

America is experiencing an unprecedented traffic safety crisis, especially for pedestrians and cyclists.
Cars
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The technology to end traffic deaths exists. Why aren't we using it?

America is experiencing an unprecedented traffic safety crisis, especially for pedestrians and cyclists.
more#public-safety
#road-safety
Bicycling
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
3 months ago

The Biggest Threat to Long Distance Cyclists: The Rise of the Distracted Driver

Distracted driving is the biggest threat to long-distance cyclists due to increased smartphone usage.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
NYC parents

"It's One Of The Most Hazardous Mistakes": If You're Doing One Of These 6 Things On The Road, Driving Instructors Are Urging You To Stop

fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC politics

Life-or-death choices: DA's office sounds alarm about dangerous pedestrian behavior on Staten Island

Bicycling
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
3 months ago

The Biggest Threat to Long Distance Cyclists: The Rise of the Distracted Driver

Distracted driving is the biggest threat to long-distance cyclists due to increased smartphone usage.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
NYC parents

"It's One Of The Most Hazardous Mistakes": If You're Doing One Of These 6 Things On The Road, Driving Instructors Are Urging You To Stop

fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC politics

Life-or-death choices: DA's office sounds alarm about dangerous pedestrian behavior on Staten Island

more#road-safety
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Holding your cellphone while driving is illegal, even for navigation, California court rules

Holding a cellphone to view navigation while driving is illegal, according to a recent court ruling.
#josh-klinghoffer
fromPitchfork
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Accepts Plea Deal in Vehicular Manslaughter Case

fromPitchfork
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Accepts Plea Deal in Vehicular Manslaughter Case

more#josh-klinghoffer
Digital life
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Gen Z drivers most likely to get into heated arguments in the car, most likely to use phones while driving

Gen Z's distracted driving habits reveal a troubling trend despite tech-savvy behavior.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Ohio driver dropped his doughnut - and caused devastating 3-car crash that flattened 1 vehicle

The Ohio driver caused a three-car crash after dropping a doughnut, leading to serious damage and injuries due to distracted driving.
Cars
#traffic-safety
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago
San Francisco

Friday Video: This British Cyclist Has Gotten Thousands of Motorists Fined For Dangerous Driving - Streetsblog USA

fromStreetsblog
5 months ago
San Francisco

Friday Video: This British Cyclist Has Gotten Thousands of Motorists Fined For Dangerous Driving - Streetsblog USA

more#traffic-safety
Cars
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

FedEx driver was looking at phone before fatal crash that killed ex-NY track star and 2 kids: report

The FedEx driver allegedly distracted by his phone before colliding with another vehicle, resulting in the deaths of three people.
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