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Elderly Drivers ‘Particularly’ at Risk With Many Unaware of Safety Features
In the United Kingdom, older drivers are “particularly” vulnerable on the roads, with many not utilizing crucial safety features in their gas, diesel and electric vehicles effectively. Read more here.
Floridians File Damage Claims for Windshields Cracked on State Road
Only two bridges connect Amelia Island to the rest of Nassau County: the Amelia River Bridge and Nassau Sound Bridge. A small section of the road before the Amelia River Bridge, between Yulee and the island, has been leaving drivers … Continue reading
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Man Issues PSA for Other Drivers Over How To Avoid Paying $600 for Broken Car Windshield
One TikTok user told drivers that if the debris damaging a windshield came from a dump truck, they might be able to get the dump truck’s company to pay for the replacement. Read more here.
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UK Drivers Warned Never To Use Popular “Hack” to Clear Windshields
United Kingdom Drivers are being warned that they could risk damaging their windshields this winter all thanks to a common “hack.” With the colder months now here, many drivers will be waiting longer to de-fog or de-ice their cars. Read … Continue reading
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New Car Buyers Say ADAS Alerts Are Problematic
Many features classified as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) haven’t exactly endeared themselves to a lot of new car buyers, as many of them report that they aren’t just problematic, but can also be a bit intrusive and even annoying … Continue reading
All Drivers Have Been Warned About an Increase in Auto Insurance Scams
Scams such as ghost broking have been claimed to be on the rise, as fraudsters take advantage of motorists returning to their former driving habits. Ghost broking is when fraudsters pose as insurance brokers in order to sell counterfeit policies. … Continue reading
S&P Report Forecasts Increasing Insurance Premiums, But Also Good News
A return to pre-COVID-19 pandemic travel on U.S. roads and the increasing costs of repairs and replacements is about to trickle down to automobile insurance companies. And then to insured drivers. The U.S. Auto Insurance Market Report, an annual report … Continue reading
COVID-19 Impacts Drivers State-By-State
Mojio recently released a new project that examines COVID-19’s impact on driving behavior. The project analyzes vehicle usage, which has decreased since the virus began to spread according to the company’s data, at both nationwide and state-by-state levels. Mojio designs, … Continue reading
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Proposed Changes to Hours of Service for Commercial Drivers “Enhances Flexibility”
A recent notice of proposed rulemaking could change hours of service (HOS) rules for commercial motor vehicle drivers, including those who transport glass. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the rule seeks to … Continue reading
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