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A recent study by the Virginia Tech Driving Institute found that drivers who text behind the wheel are a whopping 23 times more likely to be involved in a vehicle collision than drivers who are not.

A new study find that obese driver are 80 percent more likely to die in an auto collision than drivers whose weight falls within the normal range.

Motorcyclists are also far more likely to die in a collision than drivers or occupants of other motor vehicles.

Not exact matches

Collisions followed at the Hungaroring and Spa, and it was the latter that caused Force India to manage its drivers more than it really wanted to.

New York drivers are «less likely to have an insurance claim involving a collision with a deer this year than they were the previous year,» according to State Farm Insurance.

Additions to the higher - trim versions of the Accord include LED headlights (which inexplicably use halogen high - beams), adaptive cruise control (which, thankfully, can be used in conventional mode), forward collision warning (which is more nervous than a driver's ed instructor), and a novel feature Honda calls LaneWatch.

In addition, more than 90 percent of the participants believed that a number of specific features of the connected vehicle technology would improve driving in the real world, including features alerting drivers about cars approaching an intersection, warning of possible forward collisions, and notifying drivers of cars changing lanes or moving into the driver's blind spot.

The driver protection (lane drift and collision warning) work well, and less intrusively than the Cadillac CTS.

This year's results highlighted the importance of driver - assist technologies to consumers, as vehicles with safety features such as blind spot monitoring and collision mitigation performed notably better in the study than vehicles that did not have them.

«Just as forward collision warning systems that include autonomous braking cut crashes more sharply than those that don't, lane departure prevention systems that don't rely on a driver's response may hold more promise than the systems HLDI has looked at so far,» says David Zuby, the Institute's chief research officer.

The new model, equipped with more driver assistance and collision avoidance technologies, and boasting an architecture composed of more than half high - strength steel, is likely to dramatically improve the 2018 Accent's crash protection.

VOICE - ACTIVATED TOUCH - SCREEN NAVIGATION SYSTEM - inc: pinch - to - zoom capability, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link w / a 5 - year prepaid subscription, SiriusXM audio and data services each require a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by SiriusXM Radio Inc, If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then - current rates, Fees and taxes apply, To cancel you must call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349, See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com, All fees and programming subject to change, Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc, SAFE & SMART PACKAGE - inc: Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Info System w / Cross-Traffic Alert, Pre-Collision Assist w / Pedestrian Detection, automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning w / brake support, Memory Driver Seat, Mirrors & Ambient Lighting, 3 settings, Lane Keeping Alert, Automatic High Beam, Rain - Sensing Windshield Wipers, RADIO: SHAKER PRO AUDIO SYSTEM - inc: 12 - speakers and subwoofer in trunk, HD Radio, MAGNERIDE DAMPING SYSTEM, FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET - inc: Standard in states where required by law, EQUIPMENT GROUP 200A, ENHANCED SECURITY PACKAGE - inc: electronic - locking center console and electronic steering column lock, Active Anti-Theft System, Wheel Locking Kit, ECOBOOST PERFORMANCE PACKAGE - inc: black painted strut tower brace, performance rear wing, unique chassis tuning, unique electronic power assisted steering, unique anti-lock brakes, stability control tuning and upsized rear sway bar, Larger Brake Rotors, 4 - piston fixed calipers, Engine Spun Aluminum Instrument Panel, Gauge Pack (Oil Pressure and Boost), Wheels: 19» x 9» Ebony Black - Painted Aluminum Low gloss, 3.55 TORSEN Limited Slip Rear Axle, HD Front Springs, Larger Radiator, Tires: P255 / 40R19 Summer - Only Designed to optimize driving dynamics and provide superior performance on wet and dry roads, High performance summer tires wear faster than non-performance tires, Ford does not recommend using summer tires when temperatures drop to approximately 45 deg F (7 deg C) or below or in snow / ice conditions, CARBON SPORT INTERIOR PACKAGE - inc: Alcantara door inserts, Alcantara seat inserts, carbon fiber instrument panel and carbon fiber shift knob, Wireless Streaming.

The K900 also offers Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW) and Rear Cross Traffic Avoidance Alert (RCAA), which automatically applies the brakes if it detects an object is closer than the specified distance.

You can also add a lane departure warning system, a collision warning feature, and a driver attention monitor, as well as a more robust City Safety system that can slam the brakes on harder than the base version.

EYESIGHT DRIVER ASSIST Subaru's EyeSight driver - assist technology works a little differently than many competitors, using stereo cameras to literally look down the road and enable active cruise control, collision avoidance, active lane keeping, andDRIVER ASSIST Subaru's EyeSight driver - assist technology works a little differently than many competitors, using stereo cameras to literally look down the road and enable active cruise control, collision avoidance, active lane keeping, anddriver - assist technology works a little differently than many competitors, using stereo cameras to literally look down the road and enable active cruise control, collision avoidance, active lane keeping, and more.

In crashes involving newer model cars in collisions with other passenger vehicles, more driver deaths now occur in cars struck in the side (51 percent) than in the front (44 percent).

The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers drivers HIGH COUNTRY PREMIUM PACKAGE includes (Y86) Enhanced Driver Alert Package (which includes Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist, (TQ5) High Beam assist and safety alert seat), (UVD) heated steering wheel, (JF4) Power Adjustable Pedals and (JL1) trailer brake controller, ENHANCED DRIVER ALERT PACKAGE includes (UHX) Active Safety Lane Keep Assist, (TQ5) IntelliBeam headlamps, (UD5) Front and Rear Park Assist and (UEU) Forward Collision Alert, Safety Alert Seat, AUDIO SYSTEM, CHEVROLET MYLINK RADIO WITH NAVIGATION AND 8» DIAGONAL COLOR TOUCH - SCREEN, AM / FM STEREO with seek - and - scan and digital clock, includes Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones, USB ports, auxiliary jack, voice - activated technology for radio and phone, featuring Apple CarPlay capability for compatible phone., SADDLE, PERFORATED LEATHER - APPOINTED SEAT TRIM, WHEELS, 20» X 9» (50.8 CM X 22.9 CM) CHROME, HIGH COUNTRY PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes standard equipment and ENGINE, 5.3 L ECOTEC3 V8 WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT, DIRECT INJECTION AND VARIABLE VALVE TIMING includes aluminum block construction (355 hp [265 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 383 lb - ft of torque [518 Nm] @ 4100 rpm, more than 300 lb - ft of torque from 2000 to 5600Driver Alert Package (which includes Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist, (TQ5) High Beam assist and safety alert seat), (UVD) heated steering wheel, (JF4) Power Adjustable Pedals and (JL1) trailer brake controller, ENHANCED DRIVER ALERT PACKAGE includes (UHX) Active Safety Lane Keep Assist, (TQ5) IntelliBeam headlamps, (UD5) Front and Rear Park Assist and (UEU) Forward Collision Alert, Safety Alert Seat, AUDIO SYSTEM, CHEVROLET MYLINK RADIO WITH NAVIGATION AND 8» DIAGONAL COLOR TOUCH - SCREEN, AM / FM STEREO with seek - and - scan and digital clock, includes Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones, USB ports, auxiliary jack, voice - activated technology for radio and phone, featuring Apple CarPlay capability for compatible phone., SADDLE, PERFORATED LEATHER - APPOINTED SEAT TRIM, WHEELS, 20» X 9» (50.8 CM X 22.9 CM) CHROME, HIGH COUNTRY PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes standard equipment and ENGINE, 5.3 L ECOTEC3 V8 WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT, DIRECT INJECTION AND VARIABLE VALVE TIMING includes aluminum block construction (355 hp [265 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 383 lb - ft of torque [518 Nm] @ 4100 rpm, more than 300 lb - ft of torque from 2000 to 5600DRIVER ALERT PACKAGE includes (UHX) Active Safety Lane Keep Assist, (TQ5) IntelliBeam headlamps, (UD5) Front and Rear Park Assist and (UEU) Forward Collision Alert, Safety Alert Seat, AUDIO SYSTEM, CHEVROLET MYLINK RADIO WITH NAVIGATION AND 8» DIAGONAL COLOR TOUCH - SCREEN, AM / FM STEREO with seek - and - scan and digital clock, includes Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones, USB ports, auxiliary jack, voice - activated technology for radio and phone, featuring Apple CarPlay capability for compatible phone., SADDLE, PERFORATED LEATHER - APPOINTED SEAT TRIM, WHEELS, 20» X 9» (50.8 CM X 22.9 CM) CHROME, HIGH COUNTRY PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes standard equipment and ENGINE, 5.3 L ECOTEC3 V8 WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT, DIRECT INJECTION AND VARIABLE VALVE TIMING includes aluminum block construction (355 hp [265 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 383 lb - ft of torque [518 Nm] @ 4100 rpm, more than 300 lb - ft of torque from 2000 to 5600 rpm).

I'll give it a B - minus, so far, but I'm happy to see these systems proliferating, if for no other reason than to prevent rear - end collisions by issuing warnings when the driver is too distracted to notice that everybody else has come to a halt.

What annoyed me more than idle - stop was the TLX's hyperactive forward collision warning system, which incessantly blinked the word «brake» at me like an overly nervous backseat driver whenever it felt I was following too closely or not braking soon enough for stopped cars ahead.

* This Ford Mustang Comes Equipped with These Options * ECOBOOST PERFORMANCE PACKAGE - inc: unique chassis tuning, unique electronic power assisted steering, unique anti-lock brakes, stability control tuning and upsized rear sway bar, Larger Brake Rotors, 4 - piston calipers, Engine Turn Aluminum Instrument Panel, Gauge Pack (Oil Pressure and Boost), Spoiler Delete, Wheels: 19» x 9» Ebony Black - Painted Aluminum, 3.55 Limited Slip Rear Axle, HD Front Springs, Larger Radiator, Tires: P255 / 40R19 Summer - Only Designed to optimize driving dynamics and provide superior performance on wet and dry roads, High performance summer tires wear faster than non-performance tires, Ford does not recommend using summer tires when temperatures drop to approximately 40 deg F (7 deg C) or below or in snow / ice conditions, EQUIPMENT GROUP 201A - inc: HD Radio, Blind Spot Info System w / Cross-Traffic Alert, Memory Driver Seat, Mirrors & Ambient Lighting, 3 settings, Shaker Pro Audio System, 12 speakers, ENGINE: 2.3 L ECOBOOST (STD), ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL W / COLLISION MITIGATION - inc: Rain - Sensing Windshield Wipers, Wireless Streaming, Wheels: 18» x 8» Magnetic Painted / Machined - inc: Aluminum, Trunk Rear Cargo Access, Trip Computer, Tires: P235 / 50R18 BSW AS, Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning.

Most of Nissan's driver assistance technology, other than forward collision warning, is handled by a single rear - facing camera.

Drivers 60 and younger were more likely than their older counterparts to always keep forward collision warning turned on, even though they also were more likely to say the alerts were annoying.

The new RAM also offers more safety and driver - assist systems than ever before, including forward - collision warning with automatic emergency braking, 360 - degree top - view camera, lane - departure warning with lane - keeping assist and blind - spot monitoring.

Optional coverages such as collision and comprehensive insurance should also be strongly considered by most drivers if their car is less than 10 years old and worth less than $ 3,000.

Where you live and drive: If you live in a rural area, chances are you'll pay less than someone who lives and drives in a city where there are more drivers on the road, and the likelihood of getting into a collision is higher.

Below you'll find the percentage by which the truck drivers who were involved in collisions were more distracted by certain things than those who were not, based on every 1,000 hours of driving:

There might not be any complex liability issues when somebody is injured in a motor vehicle collision involving one or two vehicles, but when more than two are involved, more than one driver could be at fault.

Any accident that involves more than $ 2,000 of property damage or personal injury must also be reported to the police.14 Although damages or injuries may not seem severe, drivers should err on the side of caution and report accidents at the nearest collision reporting centre.

You may even be able to seek compensation from more than one insurance company, such as the driver's, the company's, and that of any other third party drivers involved in the collision.

The sheer mass and size of a car when compared to the small size and weight of a bicycle means that in a collision, the bicycle almost always sustains more damage, and the bicyclist greater injuries, than the driver of a car.

Yet some types of drivers are more likely to be involved in a collision than others.

When a collision is due to an error of judgment by a vehicle driver rather than the rider, it is usually because the driver was inattentive, did not see the motorcyclist, was distracted, drunk, affected by drugs, driving too fast or did not allow sufficient room between themselves and the rider.

Motorcycle riders are at a greater risk of severe bodily injury than other drivers if they are involved in a collision.

However, a motorcyclist is 30 times more likely to die as the result of a collision than a car driver who hits them.

The lack of safety devices combined with ability of the side and roof of a vehicle to crumple puts drivers and passengers at a greater risk for injuries than many other types of collisions.

If there were multiple cars involved, other types of damage, or your car is worth more than $ 25,000, you may need to pursue the difference elsewhere, either through your insurance company, if you carry optional collision coverage, or by filing suit against the at - fault driver for the difference.

Current records show that most American driver's will have a near motor vehicle accident 1 to 3 times per month and will be in a collision of some type on the average of every 5 to 8 years plus these records also indicate that licensed teenagers are 22 more times likely to get a speeding ticket than those who are 65 years of age or older.

Studies show that more than 10 % of drivers are using cell phones while driving; 20 % of all collisions are as a result of «distracted» drivers; and, that at least 16 % of motor vehicle fatalities are as a result of cell phone use.

Considering that there were more than 5.5 million traffic collisions reported to the police in 2009, it is easy to see why most drivers will be involved in at least one accident in their lifetime.

Many studies have found that self - driving cars are five times more likely to be involved in a collision than a vehicle operated by a human driver.

While drivers may view these trucks negatively because they tend to drive slower, on average, semi-truck accidents are less common per mile traveled than collisions involving personal vehicles like cars.

The recovery process for motorcyclists can often be longer than that of car drivers, given the lack of protection a motorcyclist has in the event of a crash or a collision with another vehicle.

Settling with another driver's insurance after a collision and without speaking to a personal injury lawyer may mean that you receive less than you are entitled and may prevent you from making an underinsured motorist claim later.

Drivers of late model cars with high market value will find the cost of additional coverage of collision and comprehensive coverage less expensive than the replacement of their cars should the cars be totaled in an accident.

• The collision happened on June 1, 2016 or after that date • There are no injuries and there is less than $ 2,000 worth of damage per vehicle • None of the people involved submits an insurance claim for payment • As the driver at fault, you pay for all damages Disclaimer: this can apply to you as long as you only have one minor accident every three years.

We also always recommend drivers get collision and comprehensive insurance if their car is worth more than $ 3,000 or is less than 10 years old.

Penn National Car Insurance also provides uninsured and under - insured motorist coverage, which pays for medical bills resulting from a crash caused by a driver without insurance or without enough insurance, collision coverage which pays for repairs needed to your car after a crash and other - than - collision (comprehensive) coverage, which pays for repairs to your car resulting from damage other than a collision.

This is considered somewhat low — a high - speed collision will cause much more than this amount in body work alone — and drivers may want to consider getting a higher amount if they can afford it.

Another criticism is that some no - fault jurisdictions have among the highest automobile - insurance premiums in the country, but this may be more a matter of effect than cause (e.g., the financial savings from no - fault may simply make it more popular in areas with higher automobile - collision risk, or high insurance rates may cause more drivers to go uninsured, increasing the attraction of a no - fault system).

It can also pay to be proactive by taking a driving school course (seniors tend to get steeper discounts than younger drivers do when taking the same traffic school courses) or to select a vehicle that has a higher safety rating (since seniors are predisposed to being involved in minor vehicle collisions or accidents.)