Truck drivers spend a significant amount of time on Oklahoma's highways. That's why safety advocates say the companies that employ them must take the lead in promoting protocols to reduce the number of deadly crashes. Truckers are especially singled out because...
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Groups push for crash avoidance tech requirement on large trucks
Federal data shows a 28 percent increase in the number of large truck crash fatalities between 2009 and 2016. Using this data as a starting point, The Kansas City Star has published an article advocating mandatory crash avoidance technology on commercial trucks....
AAA study finds people misunderstand vehicle safety systems
Some Oklahoma motorists who purchase vehicles with advanced safety features might overestimate the capabilities of those systems. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety conducted a study that found issues with driver understanding of features like adaptive cruise...
Reality-based driving programs may reduce risky driving behavior
Oklahoma parents may not be aware that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, car accidents are the leading cause of accidental deaths for teens in the United States. A study that was published in the journal Transportation Research, however,...
The dangers of distracted driving are real: How to help
As a driver, you should never take for granted your safety behind the wheel. Mindful driving at all times needs to be the rule, with zero exceptions. The dangers of distracted driving are very serious, so you should never do anything to put your health and well-being...
How car safety tech can minimize backup crashes
Oklahoma motorists may be interested to know that some modern safety add-ons for vehicles have been shown to help reduce crashes, especially backup accidents. A report states that rear automatic brakes can lower the chance for backup crashes by 62 percent. That number...
How roundabouts can prevent serious accidents
Roundabouts don't necessarily prevent accidents from occurring. However, they help to reduce the severity of an accident that occurs. This can save Oklahoma drivers and others from getting seriously hurt or killed in a crash. The reason why roundabouts make...
Teen drivers become more dangerous after obtaining licenses
Most teen drivers in Oklahoma are excited about the idea of being behind the wheel on their own after they get their full license. However, a joint study by the National Institutes for Health (NIH) and Virginia Tech University suggests first-time drivers are more...
Study looks at people most likely to use phones and drive
Some motorists in Oklahoma might be more likely to use their cell phones while driving. A study recently published by the Society for Risk Analysis found that women and people who were negative about safety were more apt to use their phones while driving. A group the...
Do these 5 things immediately following a car accident
You can be the safest driver on the road, but that doesn't mean you'll never be part of a car accident. Just when you think everything is going as planned, another driver makes a mistake that puts you in a difficult and dangerous position. It's important to know the...

