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Congressional Watchdog Launches Probe Into Why Massive Cars Kill So Many Pedestrians and Cyclists
If the feds won't get to the bottom of the megacar crisis on their own, the investigative arm of congress will.
June 20, 2024
Four Things to Know About the Historic Automatic Emergency Braking Rule
The new automatic emergency braking rule is an important step forward for road safety — but don't expect it to save many lives on its own.
May 2, 2024
Now Is The Time To Speak Up For Safer Vehicles
Pedestrian deaths set a 41-year record in the U.S. last year. Here are five ways you can take action to stop the bloodshed.
Ben Crowther
July 10, 2023
Bright SUV Headlights are Making Roads Less Safe
Blindspots the size of a pre-school classroom. Hulking curb weights. Tall, aggressive hoods that can easily strike a fully-grown adult at the level of the neck.
March 12, 2023
Japan’s ‘Old Enough!’ Sparks Questions About Car-Dependent US Childhoods
A long-running Japanese TV show challenges young children to navigate their cities without adult supervision, making us wonder why American cities are so comparatively hostile to kids.
April 25, 2022
Study: Megacar Drivers Up to 4x More Likely to Hit Walkers While Turning
And researchers think it's because federal regulators aren't scrutinizing the common design features that make it impossible for megacar drivers to see walkers passing right in front of them.
March 18, 2022
