Some Oklahoma drivers may be distracted by the infotainment systems included in their cars. A study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that these systems require a high attention level from drivers. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which run off...
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CVSA’s Brake Safety Week to begin Sept. 16
Semi-tractor trailers undergoing roadside inspections are likely to be a common sight in Oklahoma and around the country during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Brake Safety Week. The nonprofit group of state and federal safety officials and industry...
NHSTA looking into why tire recall was never performed
A major tire manufacturer may have unnecessarily postponed a safety call for 20 years despite dozens of deaths allegedly caused by a defect in one of its tires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, is finally looking into the matter. RV owners...
Deadly truck accidents continue to rise
Many drivers in Oklahoma find driving beside large trucks to be a stressful experience simply because of the size and mass of these large vehicles. However, they can pose a significant danger on the roads, especially because they are so much larger than the cars,...
Bus crash injuries: How to stay safer when you ride
You never had a reason to use a bus before, but you've decided to start using public transportation more often. It saves gas and means you don't even have to own a vehicle if you prefer not to. It's a good alternative to having a car if you are on a great bus route in...
Seat belt use found to reduce the severity of liver injuries
Road safety advocates in Oklahoma and around the country have long called for stricter seat belt laws, and the results of a study published recently in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health could add weight to their arguments. A team of researchers studied...
What to expect from a trucking accident settlement
Oklahoma drivers that have been injured in an accident caused by a commercial truck may have a case for monetary damages. In some instances, a trucker's insurance company will acknowledge the truck driver was at fault and negotiate a settlement with the injured...
Ford recalls trucks due to rollaway fears
Ford has announced that it will be sending recall notices to 292,909 pickup truck and SUV owners around the country to fix a transmission problem that has raised fears about rollaway accidents. The car maker is also recalling 54,516 vehicles in Mexico and Canada. The...
Survey suggests a sharp increase in cell phone use while driving
According to a new survey, the number of drivers who report frequent cell phone use while driving has risen sharply in the last few years. Ironically, these same drivers recognized distracted driving as a significant roadway hazard. This alarming trend could affect...
Many mistakes can lead to a truck accident
You may have less stress when your vehicle is the one of only a few on the road -- like quite late at night -- but you know that this doesn't happen often. Instead, you need to get used to sharing the road with all types of vehicles, including commercial trucks. There...

