As self-driving cars become more popular in Wisconsin and across the United States, experts are beginning to wonder about the effect that the vehicles will have on accident numbers. More than 3,000 people are killed each day across the nation due to a car accident. Though some of the features of semi-autonomous cars can make… Continue reading Potential problems, accidents with self-driving vehicles
IIHS report: drivers grow inattentive when using ADAS
Advanced driver-assistance systems provide cars with Level Two automation, which means that while they do not provide full automation, they can take over certain functions as long as drivers are still attentive to the road. These functions include braking, accelerating and keeping the car in its lane. Wisconsin drivers may have heard about how ADAS… Continue reading IIHS report: drivers grow inattentive when using ADAS
Study shows fatal crashes rise in the wake of DST
The spring switch to daylight saving time may leave many residents of Wisconsin feeling drowsy. Having one’s sleep schedule disrupted in this way can have a negative impact on health and safety as various studies have shown. For example, the first week of DST has been linked with a greater number of workplace injuries and… Continue reading Study shows fatal crashes rise in the wake of DST
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