ATTN: BC drivers — Has your windshield been damaged or chipped? ICBC will assist you
For many drivers, a chipped or damaged windshield is an unexpected inconvenience that can disrupt their daily commute. Understanding how to address this issue swiftly and effectively can save time and money, particularly for those drivers in BC covered by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC). Here’s a look at how ICBC facilitates windshield […]
ADAS Alert: Most Driver Assistance Systems Not Up to Par, Says IIHS
The recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) casts a spotlight on the current state of partial driving automation systems, revealing a concerning gap in safety measures. With only one out of 14 systems earning an acceptable rating, the findings signal a critical need for improvement in an industry racing towards automation. […]
ADAS Shows Promise, But Road Safety in Canada Demands More
March 12, 2024, — Toronto, Canada. While Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) have reduced the number of road accidents in Canada, the decrease has not been as significant as expected. Human error continues to play a substantial role in road safety challenges. The most recent stats published by Transport Canada’s National Collision Database (NCDB) […]
Consumer car problems up 17 percent: JD Power Study
The recently released J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study says vehicle owners are reporting a significant increase in vehicle problems after three years of ownership, with a staggering 17 percent rise compared to previous years. This revelation sheds light on the potential challenges and frustrations that consumers may face as their vehicles age and […]
ESRA2 Webinar Series: Measuring Global Traffic Safety Cultures to Support Effective Road Safety Policy Development Pt. 6
ESRA (E-Survey of Road users Attitude) is an international initiative of research centres and road safety institutes across the world. Data based on past habits and behaviours, attitudes, beliefs, norms and values from drivers around the world are compared and analyzed to provide road safety indicators for policy-making at national and international levels. The first […]