Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving
The “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving” outlines a plan that builds on the national momentum that Secretary LaHood and USDOT have spearheaded for the last three years. It arms safety partners, advocates, and the Nation’s future leaders with clear, forward-thinking strategies. Encourages the remaining 11 states without distracted driving laws to enact and enforce this […]
Putting an End to Distracted Driving Deaths
“Distracted driving is an epidemic. While we’ve made progress in the past three years by raising awareness about this risky behavior, the simple fact is people are continuing to be killed and injured – and we can put an end to it. Personal responsibility for putting down that cell phone is a good first step […]
Best Engine Awards to Ford’s Tiny Titans
It’s a smooth tiny titan that packs a punch. Ford, treading on ground normally reserved for the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz, has won a prize for its 1-liter EcoBoost turbocharged engine. It was named 2012 “International Engine of the Year” after voting cast by 76 journalists from 35 countries around the world.
It’s All About Driver Behavior
Driver training needs a complete overhaul in order to tackle the real issue at the centre of accidents: behavior. “90% of accidents are as a result of human behaviour – so why look at driving faults, it won’t affect the underlying causes of the accident,” says a UK police driver training officer.
Nice Truck! Ford’s F150 Police Pickup
If you get pulled over by a cop in the new Ford F-150, don’t even bother pleading, “I didn’t do it!” Instead, try saying, “Nice truck.” It just might work. “Our fleet customers have been asking us to create this option for F-Series trucks,” said Ford Government Sales Manager Tony Gratson in a statement. “
