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Advanced Safety Equipment Slashes Young Driver Claim Rates More Than Half

Crash-avoidance technology appears to benefit young drivers more than older motorists, reducing claim rates by more than half for drivers under 25 when the vehicle is equipped with a wide array of devices, according to research by the Highway Loss …

Viewpoint: The Role of Driver-Assistance Technology in Accident Reconstruction

Self-driving cars aren’t here yet, but Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) are widespread. These systems can independently warn drivers of potential risks, steer, brake and accelerate. Accident reconstruction experts can already see the influence of ADAS in the crash data …

Research Finds ‘Culture’ Changes, New Technology Improve Safety for Motor Carriers

Commercial motor carriers that committed to a strong safety culture and installed advanced safety technology were able to reduce vehicle crashes by as much as 75%, according to a new study by researchers with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. The …

Study Finds Reduced Insurance Claims Associated With Honda Collision Warning System

A combined forward collision and lane departure warning system available on the Honda Accord is reducing insurance claims, a new analysis by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) shows. The results are even better than expected based on previous studies …

NTSB Recommends Advanced Auto Safety Features Be Standard in U.S.

The U.S. government should require automakers to offer advanced safety features like lane departure warning in all passenger vehicles and commercial trucks to prevent accidents, the National Transportation Safety Board said on Wednesday. These new technologies, which include adaptive cruise …

Data Analysis Shows Crash Avoidance Features Reduce Claims

Advanced crash avoidance technologies include some clear success stories when it comes to preventing crashes, insurance claim analyses by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) show. Forward collision avoidance systems, particularly those that can brake autonomously, along with adaptive headlights, …