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New Hands-free Technologies Pose Hidden Dangers for Drivers

New Hands-free Technologies Pose Hidden Dangers for Drivers

Potentially unsafe mental distractions can persist for as long as 27 seconds after dialing, changing music or sending a text using voice commands, according to surprising new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The results raise new and...


Americans Steer Away from Autonomous Parking

Americans Steer Away from Autonomous Parking

As automakers increasingly integrate self-parking features into new vehicles, Americans say they are not ready to give up control. According to a new survey from AAA, nearly 80 percent of American drivers are confident in their parallel parking abilities...




AAA Tests Shine High-Beam On Headlight Limitations

AAA Tests Shine High-Beam On Headlight Limitations

New test results from AAA reveal that modern headlights may not adequately illuminate roads without overhead lighting, potentially creating a greater likelihood of crashes of up to 40 percent of vehicle miles traveled. AAA’s test results suggest that...


Distraction and Teen Crashes: Even Worse than We Thought

Distraction and Teen Crashes: Even Worse than We Thought

The most comprehensive research ever conducted into crash videos of teen drivers has found significant evidence that distracted driving is likely much more serious a problem than previously known, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The...

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