Reducing Speed Limits to 20 mph has little Impact on Driving Behavior: NMA E-Newsletter #728
UK research found that cutting speed limits on urban roads does not significantly improve safety. The likely reason—motorists will drive the speed limit they feel most comfortable with based on road design, weather conditions, and traffic. Belfast officials changed the speed limits to 20 mph on 76 roads in 2016. Researchers analyzed data from before […]
5 Ways to Stop Distraction on the Road
Distracted driving is dangerous. Of that, there is no doubt. Over 3,000 people died in 2019 from distracted drivers. However, the road itself can be distracting. Indeed, with the accessibility of mobile technology always in reach, there is no end to distractions. In fact, the best way to stop distractions on the road is to […]
The Jigsaw Future of Car Ownership
By Shelia Dunn, NMA Communications Director Editor’s Note: This post first appeared as NMA E-Newsletter #416 from January 2017. Owning a car has always been one of those milestones in a person’s life. When we were kids we dreamed about what kind of car we would own in the future. We dreamed of dragging Main […]
3 Modern Technologies that will help you not buy a Lemon
Buying a new-to-you vehicle is a significant purchase, and the process is often overwhelming. This is especially true if you are buying your dream which doesn’t necessarily mean expensive. In order to alleviate some of that anxiety, use technology-driven solutions to find out any serious hidden damage or issues in the used car that holds […]
Growing Up: A Millennial’s Shift from Fast Cars to Family Cars
A cherry red Mustang and a Toyota RAV4 pull up to a stoplight, which is more likely to have the younger driver behind the wheel? Studies show millennials are the ones picking SUVs and family cars over the fast cars these days. There are many reasons for it, such as costs and urbanization, and the […]