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Distraction and Teen Crashes: Even Worse than We Thought

Unprecedented Look into the Causes of Teen Crashes by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 25, 2015) – The most comprehensive research ever conducted into crash videos of teen drivers has found significant evidence that distracted driving is likely much more serious a problem than previously known, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The unprecedented video analysis finds that distraction was a factor in nearly 6 out of 10 moderate-to-severe teen crashes, which is four times as many as official estimates based on police reports.

Researchers analyzed the six seconds leading up to a crash in nearly 1,700 videos of teen drivers taken from in-vehicle event recorders. The results showed that distraction was a factor in 58 percent of all crashes studied, including 89 percent of road-departure crashes and 76 percent of rear-end crashes. NHTSA previously has estimated that distraction is a factor in only 14 percent of all teen driver crashes.

Electronic Babysitters in Cars - Monitoring Teen Drivers - Lauren Fix

How well does your teen drive? GM's new Teen Driving System, My Link, allows parents to know how well or how poorly their teenagers are driving. Would you like a report card on how safely your teen is driving? Watch automotive expert Lauren Fix, The Car Coach on The Willis Report.

Bumper to Bumper Radio Live Radio Remote Broadcast at Virginia Auto Service

Photos from our Bumper to Bumper Radio live remote broadcast on March 28, 2015! Big thanks to the team at Virginia Auto Service, United Blood Services, Phoenix PD, Phoenix Fire, NAPA Auto Repair Arizona, Center, BG, Los Olivos Car Wash, AZ Diamondbacks, Tri-City Transmission and everyone who donated and participated! Photos taken by Chris Brown.

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Car Dealer Tactics, Deceptive Car Loans & Car Scams - Lauren Fix

Car buyers, beware! The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on crooked car dealers for false advertising, deceptive loans, false odometer readings and other dishonest tactics. Automotive expert Lauren Fix, the Car Coach exposes scams, sneaky tactics and hidden fees that can trap car buyers! Watch Lauren Fix on The Willis Report.

April is National Car Care Month: Time to Spring for Vehicle Maintenance

Spring is here and it is time to give your car some extra attention, says the non-profit Car Care Council. Results of vehicle inspections held at community car care events across the country during Car Care Months in April and October 2014 reveal that 84 percent of vehicles need service or parts, up 5 percent from the previous year.

“Neglected vehicle care almost always means much higher costs down the line in the form of more extensive repairs or lost resale value. These results show that the majority of vehicle owners could save money by being proactive in the maintenance of their second largest investment,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council.

When checking lubricants and fluids, the three top failure rates were: low washer fluid at 27 percent; low or dirty motor oil at 25 percent; and low, leaky or dirty coolant at 17 percent. Power steering, brake and transmission fluids were also checked, and had failure rates of 13 percent and below.