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One of the most frustrating situations a person can be put in is coming to an absolute standstill in traffic.  Denizens of Los Angeles and nearby environs are no stranger to this phenomenon, but it never ceases to be particularly nerve-wracking, especially to young drivers.  The good news is that a new report offers tips… read more

Although texting while driving gets more than its fair share of attention, operation of a motor vehicle is not the only situation in which texting is ill-advised.  A new report discusses the danger posed by something as simple as walking and texting, as well as what to do to avoid risk. Injuries can be common… read more

It’s almost inevitable that we’ll all be in an automobile accident at some point in our lives.  Due to their inexperience, one of the most at-risk demographics is teenagers, which is a shame, because they’re the ones with the least amount of knowledge about what to do in the wake of a crash.  To help… read more

Numerous bicycling accidents along Highway 101 in Oregon have caused the Cannon Beach Gazette to repost a report regarding bike safety.  One local bike shop owner advised that all bicyclists wear a helmet as well as various reflective clothing that can alert drivers to the presence of someone along the road.  Although Highway 101 should… read more

The Chief of Safety for the Air Force is warning all members of the armed services branch to maintain the proper training and skills so as to preserve motorcycle safety.  The warning comes on the heels of 2011 statistics which showed 16 motorcycle fatalities among members of the Air Force.  New riders are advised to… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to healthcare providers explaining to them that the instructions for use of the Stryker Wingspan Stent System have changed.  Used to widen the narrowed arteries of the brains of repeated stroke victims, these stents should, according to the FDA, only be used in a certain subset… read more

261 i-Miev vehicles of the 2012 model year are being recalled by Mitsubishi.  The self-diagnostic software and the air bag sensors in these vehicles might be incompatible and lead the airbags to be turned off.  Thankfully, an indicator light should light up to warn the driver of the danger, but even still, the lack of… read more

The Newmar Corporation has announced the recall of 70 Grand Star Class A motorhomes of the 2008 through 2009 model years.  These vehicles have a chassis that comes with Bosch hydraulic disc brakes.  If they fall into disuse for an extended period of time, a defect which impedes braking ability can present itself in this… read more

3,450 brush chipper trailers with a single axle have been recalled by Vermeer.  The trailers are of the model years 2009 through 2012.  The bolts used to mount the axles can in fact become loose and cause the axle to become dislodged from the brush chipper trailer.  This could lead to a crash situation.  Owners… read more

1.3 million dishwashers have been recalled by the Louisville, Kentucky-based GE Appliances.  Affected units are the GE, the Hotpoint, and the GE branded Adora, Profile, and Eterna.  The heating component of these appliances can lead to an electrical issue that creates the threat of a fire.  Seven fire reports have come to the fore.  No… read more

New vehicle safety technology is being tested in Frankfurt, Germany. The device aims to allow cars to relay information between  each other in order to promote road safety and ease congestion along busy thoroughfares. The project will involve 120 cars equipped with technology called “car-to-x”. Other commodities in the new technology include brake lights optimized… read more

Police in Fargo, North Dakota conducted their first texting while driving sting since laws banning texting and driving were put into place about one year prior. The sting was funded by a government grant. One of the officers sat at an intersection in an ordinary looking city vehicle on one day and a pool on… read more