There probably isn’t a driver that hasn’t experienced at least one close call while driving, assuming he or she has been driving for at least a year. I recently had one and I want to elaborate on how it took place, as I see violations of the root cause daily. The violation? Illegally riding ...

More than 60% of drivers would find it acceptable if vehicles provided an audible and visual warning when they exceeded the posted speed limit. That’s according to a new survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). More surprisingly, about half of drivers say they ...

Highway work zones can be incredibly dangerous for construction workers as well as drivers. To increase highway safety, New York State Police, the state Department of Transportation and the state Thruway Authority have teamed up to make the roads safer. This initiative is known as ...

A new regulation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires automatic emergency braking (AEB) on all new passenger vehicles by September 2029. The final rule is a step forward for safety, though the long runway provided for compliance is unnecessary, according ...

Recent changes from the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan implemented by the New York state Department of Transportation on U.S. Route 11 in Malone have resulted in gridlock at several intersections, and drivers are making it worse by blocking other traffic at intersections. Drivers need to know ...

As the school year ends, parents often think about getting a car for their teenage son or daughter. However, the combination of immaturity and inexperience makes driving especially risky for teenagers. If they’re going to drive, choosing a safe vehicle is key. In addition to safety, ...