Car Dashboard Warning Lights: The Complete Guide
Every driver should be familiar with their vehicle’s warning lights for road safety. It has been shown to minimize the likelihood of death significantly. Additionally, knowing what the warning lights represent might save you much headache. Regrettably, dashboard lights are frequently overlooked. Stop that from happening to you! The Car’s Way of Warning Us through […]
More Hands on Deck: NMA E-Newsletter #641
Member response to the NMA’s April 13th email alert and last week’s newsletter, All Hands on Deck, #640, has been tremendous. This grassroots campaign is focused on convincing the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) that key components of its planned update to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) will make the roads less, not […]
All Hands on Deck: NMA E-Newsletter #640
In Equity and Sustainability, NMA E-Newsletter #637, we noted the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) introduction of a proposed federal rule that would constitute the first major revision of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) since 2009. Major is putting it lightly, and lightly is not how we can afford to treat it. The […]
So, Who IS Responsible in a Driverless Car Accident?
Editor’s Note: This post first appeared as NMA Weekly E-Newsletter #617 from November 2020. If you would like to receive the weekly NMA E-Newsletter, subscribe today. For years, an ongoing debate has been raging in the media about who would be responsible when a driverless vehicle injured or killed another road user. Perhaps, we will […]
How to Take Care of the Car’s Lighting System
Car lighting systems don’t always receive much attention compared to the tires, engine, or other parts of a car. However, the lights on your car require just as much maintenance and attention to ensure longevity for safety on the road. These tips will help you maintain your car’s lighting system to keep it in an […]
US Traffic Law History and Why State Laws Are Subordinate
By Chad Dornsife NMA Nevada Activist, Executive Director of Best Highway Safety Practices Institute Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared as NMA E-Newsletter #542 from June 2019. The information is still pertinent. If you would like to receive the weekly NMA E-Newsletter, join today! Our Founding Fathers knew that the regulation of our nation’s transportation […]
Five Reasons Your Car Makes Noises When Braking
Road safety is a prime concern for all automobile owners. If you have ever owned a vehicle, you know that issues are inevitable. Maybe you’re on a road trip, and the tire bursts or needs maintenance and servicing. Every vehicle has many moving parts, so keeping your car or truck maintained should be a priority. […]
Don’t Let Congestion Pricing Take Hold in the US
Before the pandemic, cities around the country were talking about implementing congestion pricing. Experts believe that charging a fee for parts of streets and highways used the most at the busiest times of day reduces demand. They believe that this tax incentivizes drivers to switch to other modes, other routes, or even travel at different […]
Will Self-Driving Cars Create Even More Distracted Drivers?
Distracted driving is one of the most significant road safety hazards we’re currently facing. According to the Center for Disease Control, it causes more than 1,000 injuries and nine fatalities every day in the United States. Whether drivers are taking their eyes off the road to check their phone, eating lunch, or putting on makeup, […]
Another Study on Why we don’t like Driverless Cars
By Shelia Dunn, NMA Communications Director I don’t know about you, but I am tired of seeing stories on why we don’t “like” driverless cars. How many studies has it been already? The latest study comes from an advocacy group called Partner for Automated Vehicle Education or PAVE. Nearly half of the 1,200 adults surveyed […]