Browsing: pedestrian safety

Electric vehicles are known for being quiet, but this silence could pose a danger to pedestrians, especially those with visual impairments. A new safety initiative aims to change how electric vehicles sound to protect these vulnerable road users.

Study shows common warning signals from electric vehicles are difficult for humans to locate, especially when multiple vehicles are present

Automakers are developing various systems to prevent accidents, including crash-avoidance technology and self-driving vehicles, to address the nation’s pedestrian safety crisis.

A new study reveals that the reflective gear worn by pedestrians and cyclists for safety can inadvertently hinder the performance of automatic emergency braking systems in cars.

A look at the increasing size of cars in the US, their impact on pedestrian safety, and a new government proposal to address the crisis.

A recent report details the surprising ways large trucks, SUVs, and vans endanger road users.

The Biden administration is mandating pedestrian-collision avoidance systems, including automatic emergency braking, in all new cars and trucks by the end of the decade to reduce pedestrian deaths.

Learn why massive vehicles like trucks and SUVs pose a greater risk to everyone on the road, from pedestrians to drivers of smaller cars. Discover the surprising factors that make these vehicles so dangerous.