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Driving in Connecticut, it would seem, might soon require more than a driver's license and insurance. Many drivers it appears would do well to get some therapy for anger management. A new study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety revealed 80 percent of drivers express some form of "significant" anger, aggression or outright road...

The last decade has seen a notable advancement in technologies designed to improve vehicle safety. Those include things like electronic stability control, backup cameras, and alerts when vehicles are in our blind spot or when we are about to collide. Vehicles are also coming equipped with an increasing number of airbags. But despite all this,...

A tragic accident occurred shortly before Christmas several years ago, causing the death of a five-year-old girl and injuring her family members. Washington Post reported on the incident. The little girl and her family had been traveling on the Interstate in a Toyota Camry when they had to stop due to police activity on the road...

Will Boston lead the automated-driving charge in the not-so-distant future? Boston Mayor Martin Walsh thinks so. Mayor Walsh announced in November that the city and Cambridge-based tech company nuTonomy would sign a deal for nuTonomy's cars to hit the streets of "The Walking City" and begin their testing. While the safety of these vehicles was initially...

Known for its rich history and cobblestone streets, Boston has earned the nickname "The Walking City" and rightfully so. Bustling public transport systems sprawl across the city, and crosswalks are often full of commuters, tourists and residents. But in recent years, the state capitol has proven to be a danger for pedestrians, and legislation is...

A video went viral recently showing a pileup accident on a snowy and icy road. NPR reported on the video, indicating that no one got hurt so it was OK to "laugh if you're so inclined." While the video may seem to depict an amusing series of events, there is nothing funny about winter pileup accidents. In...

For young children, the holiday season can be a magical time. Many kids become very excited about holiday decorations and about all of the new toys they receive as presents. Parents understandably want to make sure the holidays are a great time for their kids filled with wonderful memories. However, it is essential for parents...

Some in-car technologies have significantly improved road safety. Since the 1970's, there has been a big decline in car accident fatalities, and this is largely driven not by safer drivers but by the fact cars have become safer. In-vehicle safety tech goes way beyond the basics today. In addition to anti-lock brakes and a full...

A recent fatal car accident involving a defective, recalled Takata airbag in a used car that was never fixed has exposed a loophole in the oversight of recalled vehicles in the United States. In response, lawmakers believe more needs to be done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and others to make sure such...