Distracted Driving is a Leading Cause of Accidents
While some drivers see no harm in sending a quick text while behind the wheel, they might think differently if they knew that distracted driving has been the leading cause of driving deaths in Ontario for the past three years. Last year …
Red Light Cameras May Not Reduce Accidents
Red light cameras are installed to decrease the number of dangerous accidents that occur due to drivers who run red lights. However, the jury is still out on whether or not they are effective. These cameras are strategically placed in intersections where …
What Does the Future Hold for Self-Driving Cars?
Self-driving cars are among the most anticipated technological trends of the future. While kicking back and letting your vehicle do the driving for you may sound like a far-off development, these innovative vehicles are expected to appear on the market over the …
Help improve Canadian roads by donating to TIRF
Although most Canadians are aware that road safety is a major issue, many are in the dark about how they can help. One great way you can assist with efforts to improve road safety in Ontario is by supporting the LCBO and …
Canadian Road Maintenance Companies Fail to Keep Winter Roads Safe
Winter is a dangerous season for Canadian drivers. Canada’s snowy and icy roadways make serious accidents an all too common occurrence during the coldest months. On New Year’s Day alone, over 20 storm-related accidents were reported on highways near Toronto and critics …
School Accidents Can Result in Serious Injuries
When we send our children off to school in the morning, we assume they will return home safely, but a recent incident in the Peel District shows that, unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. During what appeared to be a typical school …
Drivers and Pedestrians Can Work Together to Reduce Accidents
Toronto traffic fatalities involving pedestrians increased in 2015, nearly doubling since 2011. In fact, over half of Toronto’s traffic fatalities last year involved pedestrians. Distracted or bad drivers are being blamed, and there are many things drivers can do to reduce their …
FAA Seeks to Reduce Flight Accidents through Fly Safe Program
Loss of control (LOC) accidents, where an airplane unexpectedly departs from controlled flight, are among the most common and dangerous types of plane accidents. In fact, one fatal loss of control accident occurs approximately every four days. In response, the Federal Aviation …
New Canadian Vehicle Safety Ratings Consider the Latest Technology
When shopping for a new car, it’s crucial to know how safe it is. That’s why the Canadian government has taken the initiative to improve its safety rating system for new cars. Not only will the new system evaluate how effective a …
Passenger Buses Need Improved Safety Requirements
Properly designed buses are crucial to preventing bus accident deaths, but Canada currently lacks crash safety standards on passenger buses. In 2013, six people died during an OC Transport crash while aboard a bus with no bumpers or impact protection for passengers …