Why Fight a Traffic Ticket?
Editor’s Note: This post first appeared on the NMA Blog in March 2018. Did you ever feel that you were already considered guilty when you received a traffic ticket even though, under the US Constitution, you are innocent until proven guilty? This includes any kind of traffic ticket coming from either a law enforcement officer […]
Cars to be Equipped with “In-Air” Alcohol Detection Systems that Test the Breath of Everyone
By Joe Cadillic, founder of the MassPrivatel Blog Big Brother will soon be able to stop a person from driving their car if it detects any alcohol in their breath. The Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety, Inc.(ACTS) and the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) program have created an open source “in-air” alcohol detection system for […]
Why LED Headlights Are Blinding You
Have you ever encountered an alien coming towards you that is nothing more than a giant ball of glare? The auto industry has been busy replacing halogen headlights with Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) because the LEDs are small, powerful, and consume little energy. The problem is that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has […]
What is Driver Courtesy?
Welcome to Driver Courtesy Month! This blog is part two of our month-long series on Driver Courtesy. Check out Part 1 Here! Don’t forget to take the online quiz Are You a Courteous Driver? This week I will take a deep drive into Driver Courtesy. Hopefully you will know most of this but it’s always […]
Can You Put a Price Tag on Safety?
Purchasing a new, or just a new-to-you, a luxury car can raise some questions. You may even wonder if a luxury vehicle is worth the cost, especially when it comes to driver safety. It can be tough to decide because it’s easy to get caught up in the price. Imagine a Lexus sedan next to […]
Autonomous (Self-Driving) Vehicles – Available Soon? (Yes and No) Part 2: NMA E-Newsletter #649
By Gary Witzenburg, Automotive Senior Writer and Contributing Editor, President of the North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year, and NMA Member. Editor’s Note: HOUR Detroit Magazine has graciously permitted the NMA to publish this piece, which initially appeared in a slightly different version on its pages. Please read Part 1 from last […]
Everything You Need To Know About Vehicle Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins or TSB’s
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Vehicle recalls seem to occur all the time, whether for critical safety repairs or other manufacturing faults. It’s important to know whether you have a reason for concern if your car is recalled and what you should do about it. TSB’s and recalls are two things that are used […]
Senior Drivers in Transition
Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared as NMA Weekly E-Newsletter #474 in February 2018. If you would like to receive the weekly E-Newsletter, sign up today! Driving is not just about mobility—fundamentally it is about independence. None of us want to lose that freedom. Age is not the only factor in the decision to drive […]
A Legal First: Charged with Sleeping while Driving Driverless: NMA E-Newsletter #632
In July 2020, a Canadian man was charged with dangerous driving and speeding in Alberta for allegedly sleeping in a self-piloted Tesla between Edmonton and Calgary. In the December 11th court trial, witnesses claimed that the driver Leran Cai and his passenger were asleep with their seats fully reclined, traveling 150 km/h (93 mph). His next […]
Walking While Distracted–Nobody Wins
Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared in April 2018 as NMA E-Newsletter #481. If you would like to receive the weekly one-topic NMA Newsletter, subscribe today! Have we become a nation of cellphone zombies? Many experts believe that the increase in distracted driving, in particular using a cellphone to text while driving, has been a […]