Although negligent motor
vehicle drivers cause the majority of motorcycle accidents, bad weather is also frequently a factor.
Careless and negligent motor
vehicle drivers cause many bicycle accidents across the state and country.
Not exact matches
Iain argues impounding distracted
drivers»
vehicles could
cause them to lose their jobs.
how good of a
driver a person is... do they change lanes erratically, talk or text on the phone while driving, tailgate, or any other bad habits that would
cause a person to not own the
vehicle for a long period of time?
Uber fell afoul of incomplete reporting to the CPUC in a breakdown of ride statistics for numbers of rides requested and accepted by zip code; the origin and destination zip codes for each trip and the amount paid or donated; the number and percentage of customers who requested accessible
vehicles, and how often Uber could meet the request; and submitting a report on issues with
drivers and
causes of incidents, and the amount of insurance paid by any party other than Uber for each incident.
Drivers who let their
vehicles idle prevent the engine from reaching its optimal cylinder pressure and temperature
causing a large amount of costly maintenance issues.
The supposed «push» never occurred at all and the contact occurred because Lucas stopped dead in front of Eboue and the ensuing collision was akin to a motor
vehicle accident
caused when the
driver in front breaks suddenly and is hit by a car travelling closely behind.
An autopsy is expected today for the Palatine man who died after driving the wrong way in Arlington Heights Monday afternoon,
causing a five -
vehicle crash that critically injured another
driver.
«The accident was
caused by speeding by the
driver of the Nissan Quest commercial
vehicle, who rammed his car into a moving Iveco truck from behind, killing all the occupants,» he said
One of the new bills introduced this week would require doctors to tell the state DMV if a
driver has a medical condition that could
cause them to lose control of their
vehicle, allowing the DMV to suspend their license because of it, lawmakers said.
Buffalo police say a sport utility
vehicle struck the south side of the building
causing significant damage and the
driver fled the scene on foot...
Toptech Transport & Logistics, one of Africa's leading institutions in
driver education, has launched a project dubbed «Off - road Driving Festival», which seeks offer training to users of 4 × 4
vehicles on how to navigate through the most difficult terrains safely, without
causing damages to a
vehicle.
The study concludes that
vehicle inequity, which includes differences like height and rigidity as well as weight, was a major
cause of
drivers» fatalities.
A system designed to prevent
vehicle attacks on crowds could
cause problems for
drivers in parades, if it mistook bystanders or other marchers as in danger.
The SUV that rolled down a driveway and killed «Star Trek» actor Anton Yelchin was being recalled because the gear shifters have confused
drivers,
causing the
vehicles to roll away unexpectedly, government records show.Yelchin, 27, a rising actor best...
What's more, Yelchin's car, a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, was being recalled because the gear shifters have reportedly confused
drivers,
causing the
vehicles to roll away expectantly.
The affected
vehicles are equipped with a dual - stage
driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could
cause the inflator to rupture.
Much of the time uneven roads and potholes catch
drivers unawares and
cause significant damage to their
vehicle's rims and / or tyres.
Should this happen, the affected rear wheel could turn either inboard or outboard,
causing the
driver to lose control of the
vehicle.
In its study of the distraction periods
caused by the use of in -
vehicle multimedia systems and smartphone features, researchers with AAA's Foundation for Traffic Safety tested the reactions of 322
drivers ages 21 to 70 using hands - free technologies in 10 model - year 2015
vehicles and three smartphone systems.
Before exiting your
vehicle, check for oncoming traffic or other hazards, and consider moving your
vehicle out of any high - traffic lanes or other situations that could
cause a problem for yourself or other
drivers.
It's
causing a delay between input and output making it more difficult for the
driver to control the
vehicle.
Cause: The
vehicles affected by this condition could have a faulty steering torque sensor that may not be capable of accurately measuring
driver steering input.
The affected
vehicles are equipped with a dual - stage
driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could
cause the inflator to rupture inadvertently.
Cause: If the pressures of four of the tires on an affected
vehicle gradually drop at the same time, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may not warn the
driver of the drop in pressure.
Cause: The affected
vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the
driver air bag module retainer spring.
Cause:
Drivers will experience slightly delayed deceleration when operating the
vehicle with adaptive speed control, due to a problem with the
driver assistance system module (DASM).
Conequence: DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD
CAUSE A
DRIVER TO LOSE
VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A
VEHICLE CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Another common
cause of an accident is if a
driver changes lanes or makes a sudden turn when another
vehicle is in its blind spot.
If the
vehicle threatens to cross a continuous lane marking line, the system actuates an electric motor in the steering wheel,
causing it to vibrate briefly — giving the
driver a discreet but effective warning hint to countersteer immediately.
If this occurs and the
driver does not apply the brakes or shift the transmission to neutral, the
vehicle could maintain speed or accelerate without warning, increasing the risk of a crash
causing injury and / or damage to property.
Both brake types use a hydraulic braking system as well as a brake pad or brake shoe to create friction and
cause a
vehicle to stop when the
driver applies pressure to the brake pedal.
The US Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed guidelines to help address
driver distraction
caused by mobile and other electronic devices in
vehicles.
Cause: The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual - stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rup
Cause: The affected
vehicles are equipped with a dual - stage
driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could
cause the inflator to rup
cause the inflator to rupture.
Conequence: THIS CONDITION COULD
CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED
VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE
DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A
VEHICLE CRASH.
This could
cause surrounding
drivers to intercept wrong
vehicle movements, increasing the risk of a crash.
The automaker is currently testing a camera - projector system that lets
drivers see through the blind spots
caused by the car's pillars; in conjuction with a heads - up display on the windshield, it can also highlight other road users and track their movement around the
vehicle.
Ford Motor Co. says it has corrected a problem that could
cause air bags to inadvertently deploy on the 1994 F - series trucks.If the passenger door is slammed at the same moment the engine is started, a sensor in the passenger door could
cause the
driver's side air bag to inflate, said Ford spokeswoman Joy Wolfe.About 1,500 of the
vehicles have been shipped to dealers; none have reached consumers, Wolfe said.Dealers will get the modules to repair the
vehicles, and none will be sold until they are repaired, Wolfe said.
It is a common mistake for
drivers to change lanes when there is a
vehicle in this so - called «blind spot», a manoeuvre which
causes many accidents on European motorways.
Property damage liability coverage insures against physical damage that at - fault
drivers cause to other people's
vehicles and property in crashes.
General Motors today announced another set of recalls that covers over 500,000
vehicles, The first and largest recall is for the Chevrolet Camaro from the 2010 - 2014 model year due to the key fob being accidentally hit by a
driver's knee and
causing the key to move out of the move position.
140,067 Chevrolet Malibus from the 2014 model year and equipped with the 2.5 L four - cylinder are being recalled due to the hydraulic brake booster failing and
causing a
driver to put more pressure on the brake pedal to stop the
vehicle.
To this end, the E-Class is equipped with tried - and - trusted technology in the shape of ABS, ESP ® and Brake Assist as well as around a dozen new or modified
driver assistance systems which are specially configured to help prevent frequent
causes of accidents such as being too close to the
vehicle in front, dangerous lane changes, excessive speed, drowsiness, darkness and lane departure.
Now, less than 3 months later, on my used 2007
vehicle with 67K miles the lumbar bag has exploded in the seat & something is wrong with the front end
causing the passenger side to sag much lower than the
drivers side.
Cause: In the affected
vehicles, the headlamp
driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail,
causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 27,553 Expeditions because of poor welds that potentially could
cause drivers to lose control of the big sport utility
vehicles.
When the
vehicle's current travelling direction would
cause it to stray from a detected lane, the system warns the
driver and assists by applying corrective steering input, and if required, braking force to help the
driver maintain their current lane.
Options: Radio W / Seek - Scan Compatible Remote Cd Clock Speed Compensated Volume Control Aux Audio Input Jack Steering Wheel Controls And External Memory Control Hi - Fi Sound System Window Grid Diversity Antenna Radio: Anti-Theft Am / Fm / Hd Stereo Cd / Mp3 Player - Inc: Radio Data System (Rds) And Hd Radio W / Multicast Fm Station Reception 1 Lcd Monitor In The Front Audio Theft Deterrent Fully Galvanized Steel Panels Body - Colored Door Handles Body - Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors W / Manual Folding And Turn Signal Indicator Tailgate / Rear Door Lock Included W / Power Door Locks Body - Colored Rear Bumper Body - Colored Front Bumper W / Metal - Look Rub Strip / Fascia Accent Trunk Rear Cargo Access Chrome Side Windows Trim And Black Front Windshield Trim Perimeter / Approach Lights Chrome Grille Fully Automatic Aero - Composite Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps W / Delay - Off Tires: P205 / 50R17 All Season Run - Flat - Inc: Run - Flat Tires Do Not Come Equipped W / A Spare Wheel And Tire Driving Over Rough Or Damaged Road Surfaces As Well As Debris Curbs And Other Obstacles Can
Cause Serious Damage To Wheels Tires And Suspension Parts This Is More Likely To Occur W / Low - Profile Tires Which Provide Less Cushioning Between The Wheel And The Road Be Careful To Avoid Road Hazards And Reduce Your Speed Especially If Your
Vehicle Is Equipped W / Low - Profile Tires Light Tinted Glass Clearcoat Paint Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers W / Heated Jets Front Fog Lamps Fixed Rear Window W / Defroster Wheels: 17 X 7.0 Light Alloy Y - Spoke (Style 380)
Driver Foot Rest Sensatec Upholstery Power Door Locks W / Autolock Feature Day - Night Rearview Mirror Front Map Lights Tracker System Sport Leather Steering Wheel 3 12V Dc Power Outlets Full Carpet Floor Covering - Inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning Air Filtration Full Floor Console W / Covered Storage Rear Console W / Storage And 3 12V Dc Power Outlets Gauges - Inc: Speedometer Odometer Tachometer Trip Odometer And Trip Computer Valet Function Cargo Space Lights Full Cloth Headliner Front Cigar Lighter (S) Outside Temp Gauge Remote Releases - Inc: Power Cargo Access Hands - Free Bluetooth & Usb Audio Connection Illuminated Locking Glove Box Front Cupholder Carpet Floor Trim And Carpet Trunk Lid / Rear Cargo Door Trim Analog Display Power Fuel Flap Locking Type Proximity Key For Push Button Start Only
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors W /
Driver And Passenger Illumination
Driver And Passenger Door Bins 60 - 40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat Leather / Metal - Look Gear Shift Knob Cargo Area Concealed Storage Sliding Front Center Armrest Power 1St Row Windows W /
Driver And Passenger 1 - Touch Up / Down Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints Engine Immobilizer Trip Computer Systems Monitor Manual Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column Cargo Net Delayed Accessory Power Cruise Control W / Steering Wheel Controls Front Bucket Seats - Inc: 8 - Way Manual Adjustable And 2 - Way Manual Headrests Leatherette Door Trim Insert Remote Keyless Entry W / Integrated Key Transmitter Illuminated Entry And Panic Button Fade - To - Off Interior Lighting Fob Controls - Inc: Trunk / Hatch / Tailgate And Windows 2 Seatback Storage Pockets Interior Lock Disable Hvac - Inc: Underseat Ducts And Residual Heat Recirculation Fixed Rear Windows Ashtray Interior Trim - Inc: Metal - Look Instrument Panel Insert Metal - Look Door Panel Insert Metal - Look Console Insert And Metal - Look Interior Accents Gas - Pressurized Shock Absorbers 13.7 Gal.
The fracture prevents the
driver from selecting gears and may
cause the
vehicle to move in an unintended direction.
NHTSA says a badly - designed automatic shifter is confusing
drivers,
causing them to exit a
vehicle that's still in gear.