Cell Phone Use Is ‘Significantly Underreported’ In Car Crashes

The prevalence of collisions caused by distracted driving has increased at an alarming rate, leading traffic fatalities to spike in the last few years. NHTSA says that traffic deaths reached a 16-year high of nearly 43,000 in 2021 (the most recent year detailed data is available) but less than one percent were linked to cell … Read more

Book, reschedule driving test appointments via WhatsApp now

Photo: RTA Dubai: In a signifant step, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai on Friday, January 5, launched a new service enabling individuals to book and reschedule driving test appointments through WhatsApp. The service is offered via the RTA’s Mahboub Chatbot at (0588009090). The RTA’s digital strategy aims to enhance accessibility of services … Read more

Denver’s use of traffic circles at intersections grows fast in 2023

Chris Miller biked to work every day from his home in Denver’s Speer neighborhood for six months, passing through a new traffic circle along the way. It’s one of dozens of tight rotary intersections that Denver has installed across the city this year, forcing vehicle traffic to go around center circles. Miller, 39, said the … Read more

Kia Sonet Facelift Breaks Cover, Gets ADAS and 6 Airbags As Standard

Reported By: Samreen Pall Last Updated: December 15, 2023, 10:59 IST Kia Sonet Facelift Breaks Cover, Gets ADAS and 6 Airbags As Standard. (Photo: Sharukh Shah/News18.com) Kia unveils the revamped Sonet, a tech-loaded SUV with 25 safety features, pioneering ADAS tech, and a reward-based driving program via Kia Connect. Kia has finally unveiled the updated … Read more