Seconds for Safety
Seconds for Safety
How Three Seconds Can Reduce Rear-End Collisions
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According to figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), out of the 6 million car accidents that happen on U.S. roads every year, over 40% of them (2.5 million) are rear-end collisions. In fact, on average, there is a rear-end collision every 8 seconds, which means that by the time you have read this far down there has already been another one. Safe following distances are the key to prevention.
Cold Temperature Tire Pressures
Cold Temperature Tire Pressures
Why adjusting tire pressures for winter temperatures is more than just hot air
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Many cars and trucks today are equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system or TPMS to warn drivers of under-inflated tires. When one or more tires drops below a pre-set recommended pressure a dash light will illuminate. The light can also be triggered by a bad sensor or system malfunctions. While a TPMS light coming on can be an early warning ahead of an emergency,...
Latest Texas A&M Study Highlights the Strain On America's Highways
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Traffic is more than an inconvenience, it is a drain on our economy and productivity.Congestion now represents an extra 8.8 billion hours wasted at a cost of $166 billion USD, The study found that...
Largest engine in the world stands 44 feet tall and produces over 107,000 horsepower
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The largest reciprocating engine in the world stands taller than a four-story building. The RT-flex96C is a 14-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine designed by the Finnish manufacturer...
All wheel drive and a host of new standard safety features is good news for fleet operators
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The 2020 model-year Ford Transit features new and improved technology, advanced driver-assist features, and enhanced capabilities. Transit now offers an intelligent all-wheel-drive...