Canadian Teen Driver Dies After Crashing Into Speed Warning Sign
July 21, 2014
Police in Canada say a teen was driving too fast for conditions when he crashed into a sign warning drivers of the dangers of speeding. The teen driver was killed and three of his friends were injured in the crash. Read more: http://www.torontosun.com/2014/03/23/teen-driver-killed-crashing-into-sign-warning-of-speeding
Second Half of 100 Deadliest Days For Teens
July 18, 2014
We are halfway through the 100 deadliest days for teens; that period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when, according to the AAA, the chances for teens to be involved in a crash increase by 26%. Read more: Police, AAA team up to help keep teen drivers safe
Insurance Institute Lists Safe Used Cars For Teens
July 17, 2014
As we mentioned a few days ago, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has found that teens involved in fatal crashes were more likely to be driving a smaller, older, and less safe vehicle than adults of their parent’s age. Now the IIHS has come out with their recommendations for safe used vehicles for teens that are more likely to fit in a family’s budget. There are some surprises on the list. For more information, read: IIHS issues recommendations on used vehicles for teens
Teen Cars Usually Older, Less Safe
July 16, 2014
It’s understandable, there isn’t much money in the family budget to buy a new car for a teen driver. Teens usually get a hand-me-down vehicle or a cheap used car but parents need to be aware of the dangers inherent in those older vehicles. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), teens who die in crashes are more likely than adults of their parents age to be driving an older, smaller, less safe vehicle. Read more: Teenagers’ Cars Are Older, Smaller and Less Safe, Study Finds
Video Game Car Crashes Reach New Level
July 15, 2014
A small video game developer has taken computer generated car crashes to a new level. Combining car crash data, physics, and materials science, BeamNG has developed video game scenes with incredibly realistic car crashes. It’ll be hard to keep driving in a game with this level of damage. To see a video and learn more, read: Video-game wrecks get real