Monthly Archives: April 2023

Higher Point of Impact Makes SUV Crashes More Dangerous for Cyclists

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Arlington, Virginia USA, reprinted with permission. SUVs cause more severe injuries than cars when they hit bicyclists likely because the vehicles’ tall front ends strike the bicyclists higher on their bodies, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. “SUVs tend to knock riders down, where they…
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Multifaceted Approach Could Help End Distracted Driving

Workplace policies that discourage distracted driving can be part of the solution. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Arlington, Virginia USA, reprinted with permission. A multifaceted approach could help end distracted driving, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. Along with strengthening laws and beefing up enforcement, safety officials should concentrate on…
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