You’ve heard about the obvious dangers before, but this April, prepare to be inundated by campaigns against distracted driving in all its forms. We often think of cellphone use as one of the only culprits, but as the National Safety Council has made clear, other distractions such as rubbernecking, nail painting, and making radio adjustments can prove just as deadly.
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Snow not the only hazard—deadly Florida pileup raises questions about road closure guidelines
Some motorists would say that a light dusting of snow is more than enough reason to deem a road impassable, while others will drive through whiteout conditions without a second thought…
Is there such a thing as a safe pit bull?
A recent incident in Chicago has reopened the discussion on the safety concerns caused by keeping pit bulls in heavily-populated areas. Should the breed be banned altogether, or is there a safe way for owners to keep such animals and not expose others to risk?
Designated drivers on New Year’s Eve—do you have yours?
There are countless reasons NOT to drive drunk this New Year’s Eve, and the time is now to make sure …
Could a red flag save your life? Chicago tries new program to improve pedestrian safety
Efforts to improve pedestrian safety in Chicago are ongoing, as a new program called “It’s up to you” has been enacted at 10 intersections.
Loaf of bread credited with saving life of woman in crash near Glasgow
For as much as we talk about seat belts, airbags, and other crash safety devices, there will always be certain …
Placard abuse could mean changes for rules on disabled parking in Chicago
After a sting operation in Chicago revealed that handicap placards were being misused regularly by area drivers, governing figures are …
Mannequins serve as visual reminder of pedestrian deaths in Chicago
In the course of just one year, 32 lives were lost as the result of crashes involving pedestrians in Chicago. …
After fatalities, Illinois State Police crack down on overweight commercial vehicles
A number of fatal accidents has led police in Illinois to take a closer look at how many overweight vehicles are being operated on the state’s roadways.
The JASON Project’s Terminal Velocity curriculum uses crash tests to educate
It’s always hard to look away… In slow motion you see a car headed straight for a cement wall, only to crumple upon impact, airbags deploying and crash-test dummy being jarred about the interior of the vehicle. For most of us, crash test footage has never gone into consideration as a tool for educating students about physics.
