Feds Finally Know Why Takata’s Airbags Keep Exploding
After spending years searching for the cause of deadly ruptures in Takata airbags, federal safety officials believe they finally know why certain inflators spray lethal amounts of shrapnel at motorists.
Mark Rosekind, administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, said a review of ongoing investigations into the cause determined that a combination of time, temperature fluctuations and moisture make chemicals in the airbags degrade.
"The science now clearly shows these inflators can become unsafe over time," he said.
Car Door Windows Don’t Stop UV Rays
Car windows don't protect against harmful sun exposure, so it might be a good idea to wear sunglasses and sun block even while driving, a new study suggests.
While windshields blocked the vast majority of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, car door windows offered varying levels of protection from the rays that are tied to cataracts and skin aging.
"Some cars were as low as 50 percent blockage," said researcher Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler of the Boxer Wachler Vision Institute in Beverly Hill, California.
6 Best New Cars for Teen Drivers: Safe, Efficient, and All Less Than $20,000
Lots of lucky teenagers get a new car in the summertime, either because they’ve graduated from high school or because they’re heading off to college in the fall. If you’re a parent and you’re thinking of getting your kid a new car this summer, this list of the 6 best cars for teen drivers is an essential read.
Before you take a look at our recommendations, though, it’s important to understand how we determined the finalists.
Each of the six vehicles listed below had to meet the following criteria:
NAFA And Geotab Announce Partnership Agreement
Acknowledging the superior benefits of NAFA's education, fleet technology service provider Geotab has entered into a partnership agreement the Association.
"NAFA is pleased that Geotab has recognized the value and career-changing benefits of CAFM® education and certification," said NAFA CEO Phillip E. Russo, CAE. "The Association is constantly refining the CAFM curriculum to ensure it provides the most relevant and current fleet education. Geotab's partnership confirms that value and will enableGeotab representatives to benefit from CAFM education."
“As a leader in open platform telematics, providing top fleets with business intelligence for better decision-making, Geotab believes strongly in the power of management by measurement,” said Colin Sutherland Executive Vice President, Geotab.
Experts Say Texting Is Worse Than All Other Driving Distractions
Texting while driving may pose a unique risk compared to other forms of distracted driving, according to an experiment recently published in the journal Scientific Reports.
Unlike driving while absent-minded or driving while emotional, driving while texting actually caused study participants to drive unsafely by deviating from the lines. Comparatively — and counterintuitively — the cognitive and emotional distractions actually made participants drive even more safely and in an even straighter line.
The researchers attributed this hyper-focus despite distracting thoughts to a “sixth sense” that corrects driving deviations.
