# Safety **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/safety/9.md?page=8 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 9 --- ## [School Bus Safety](https://community.cartalk.com/t/school-bus-safety/117586)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/school-bus-safety/117586 "2018-06-12T03:42:16Z")
Today, in NJ, there was a tragic traffic accident on I-80. A dump truck and a school bus filled with 5th graders on a field trip collided, and it resulted in the death of one child and one teacher. While it will take … --- ## ['Toyota's V-2-V Technology Would Allow Cars To Talk To Each Other'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyotas-v-2-v-technology-would-allow-cars-to-talk-to-each-other/118659)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyotas-v-2-v-technology-would-allow-cars-to-talk-to-each-other/118659 "2018-06-07T15:34:35Z")
https://www.npr.org/2018/06/04/616917855/toyotas-v-2-v-technology-would-allow-cars-to-talk-to-each-other-on-the-highway --- ## [Frame rusted through](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frame-rusted-through/118549)
**Author:** [@Jeni\_Marin\_Ackley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeni_Marin_Ackley)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frame-rusted-through/118549 "2018-06-02T20:09:18Z")
My daughter was given a 97 Pontiac Sunfire, we live in Michigan. She complained about the brakes not working and it felt also like the rear end of the car was floating. My husband took the tire off to take a look at th… --- ## ['APD: Shooting victim stopped to help motorist'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/apd-shooting-victim-stopped-to-help-motorist/118412)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/apd-shooting-victim-stopped-to-help-motorist/118412 "2018-05-31T12:50:48Z")
SIGH! I always stop to help. No good deed goes unpunished. :frowning: --- ## [The 2018 Camry's passenger protection is extremely impressive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-2018-camrys-passenger-protection-is-extremely-impressive/117605)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2018, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-2018-camrys-passenger-protection-is-extremely-impressive/117605 "2018-05-23T13:33:15Z")
A Toyota dealership in Arizona has put a new Camry on display that was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler, and was then pushed into the back of another large truck. Even though the rear of the car was completely crushed, the … --- ## [Eliminating Alcohol-Impaired Driving Fatalities: What Can Be Done?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eliminating-alcohol-impaired-driving-fatalities-what-can-be-done/116142)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eliminating-alcohol-impaired-driving-fatalities-what-can-be-done/116142 "2018-05-13T14:41:24Z")
A viewpoint article from the latest Annals of Internal Medicine ’ most alcohol-impaired crash fatalities are caused by drivers without a prior DUI conviction’ ‘mandatory installation of the Driver Alcohol Detection Sys… --- ## ['Couple guilty in air bag scheme'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/couple-guilty-in-air-bag-scheme/117111)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/couple-guilty-in-air-bag-scheme/117111 "2018-05-11T00:01:54Z")
‘A brother and sister team has pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit vehicle air bags and air bag covers online and out of their Albuquerque home.’ '“Specifically, I would purchase counterfeit airbags and covers from ov… --- ## ['What We Really Need to Make Roads Safer for Everyone'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-we-really-need-to-make-roads-safer-for-everyone/115379)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-we-really-need-to-make-roads-safer-for-everyone/115379 "2018-05-07T20:56:35Z")
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/09/upshot/car-seats-road-safety-us-sweden.html Some busybody know-it-all pediatrician sounds off… --- ## [A new use for traffic circles!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-use-for-traffic-circles/116864)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-use-for-traffic-circles/116864 "2018-05-06T16:55:44Z")
‘In Oslo, according to Reuters, tradition calls for recent high school graduates to participate in “Russ,” a several-weeks-long party that includes drinking, nudity and public sex, sometimes resulting in fatal car crashe… --- ## [Box Truck Modification - is this allowed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/box-truck-modification-is-this-allowed/116683)
**Author:** [@jules76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jules76)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/box-truck-modification-is-this-allowed/116683 "2018-05-04T04:36:38Z")
Hello, We are in need of a pick up truck and are being given a box truck. Is there anything that would prevent us from cutting off 2/3 of the box part of the truck to create our own version of a pick up truck? I am no… --- ## [Different widths on front axel tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/different-widths-on-front-axel-tires/116539)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_Padron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacob_Padron)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/different-widths-on-front-axel-tires/116539 "2018-05-01T14:56:40Z")
I drive a 2009 Toyota Camry se and I recently went to get my two front tires replaced, my rear tires are 225/50R17 and the new front ones are 215/50R17, is this okay? And also I was sent home with 1 front tire that is 23… --- ## [Autonomous Vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autonomous-vehicles/116436)
**Author:** [@ArlHtsMelissa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArlHtsMelissa)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autonomous-vehicles/116436 "2018-05-01T03:56:00Z")
\[20180427Reflect\] I took a picture of the back seat and got this picture instead from the reflection off the window. Is this going to effect autonomous vehicle maneuvering? --- ## [' Scientists Affirm Survey's Value for Impaired Driving Research '](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scientists-affirm-surveys-value-for-impaired-driving-research/116501)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scientists-affirm-surveys-value-for-impaired-driving-research/116501 "2018-04-30T03:55:46Z")
I read this one; it’s short. --- ## [Late 60s Mustang and Safety?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/late-60s-mustang-and-safety/84644)
**Author:** [@tSquirrel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tSquirrel)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2018, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/late-60s-mustang-and-safety/84644 "2018-04-24T20:50:25Z")
I've been in love with the classic Mustang since I was 7 years old. As an adult with a fair paying job, it is now my goal to own one of these. I owe it to myself for more than 25 years spent day dreaming about that rid… --- ## [The persistence of distracted driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-persistence-of-distracted-driving/116093)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-persistence-of-distracted-driving/116093 "2018-04-23T03:09:29Z")
On March 6, Royal Canadian Mounted Police participating in an awareness campaign set up several large electronic signs in North Vancouver, British Columbia, that warned drivers: “POLICE AHEAD – STAY OFF YOUR PHONE.” Desp… --- ## ['Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis: An Increasing Public Health Concern'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-under-the-influence-of-cannabis-an-increasing-public-health-concern/115745)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-under-the-influence-of-cannabis-an-increasing-public-health-concern/115745 "2018-04-18T22:16:35Z")
'Experimental laboratory studies have repeatedly demonstrated that the primary component of cannabis (ie, of D9-tetrahydrocannabinol \[THC\]) impairs the motor performance (eg, reaction time, tracking) and cognitive functi… --- ## [Solution to distracted driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solution-to-distracted-driving/93060)
**Author:** [@skulldrinker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skulldrinker)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solution-to-distracted-driving/93060 "2018-04-13T14:51:24Z")
I think I have the solution but it will take an act of government because it will never happen any other way. I know we all don't want the government to control us more but this I think is a situation that would warrant … --- ## [Ck Ice, Near-Death, and Transcendence on I-91'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ck-ice-near-death-and-transcendence-on-i-91/115034)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ck-ice-near-death-and-transcendence-on-i-91/115034 "2018-04-05T03:34:00Z")
https://downloads.newyorker.com/mp3/180409fa\_fact\_seabrook\_audm.mp3 for those who want to listen instead of read. I enjoyed this story. --- ## [' The April 20 Cannabis Celebration and Fatal Traffic Crashes in the United States'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-april-20-cannabis-celebration-and-fatal-traffic-crashes-in-the-united-states/114962)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-april-20-cannabis-celebration-and-fatal-traffic-crashes-in-the-united-states/114962 "2018-04-04T13:47:16Z")
'Main findings show an increase in relative risk on April 20, no significant contrary findings, and an accentuated effect for younger individuals. ’ https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2672… --- ## ['Miami Pedestrian Bridge Collapses; Multiple Fatalities Feared'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miami-pedestrian-bridge-collapses-multiple-fatalities-feared/113768)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miami-pedestrian-bridge-collapses-multiple-fatalities-feared/113768 "2018-03-18T05:32:18Z")
Pedestrians strike back! --- ## [An under-appreciated safety feature of our roads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-under-appreciated-safety-feature-of-our-roads/112593)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-under-appreciated-safety-feature-of-our-roads/112593 "2018-03-01T21:28:21Z")
today’s xkcd comic https://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/self\_driving\_issues.png --- ## [Driving while old](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-while-old/100498)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-while-old/100498 "2018-02-28T05:41:29Z")
25 years ago, when I lived in Santa Monica, I came home to crime-scene-tape blocking the other end of the alley that provided access to my garage. There had been a traffic accident that had been cleaned up hours before.… --- ## ['Sunroofs Are Growing in Size and Popularity. Rules Haven't Kept Up.'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sunroofs-are-growing-in-size-and-popularity-rules-havent-kept-up/112734)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sunroofs-are-growing-in-size-and-popularity-rules-havent-kept-up/112734 "2018-02-26T02:57:00Z")
--- ## [Road rage--with consequences](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-rage-with-consequences/112510)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-rage-with-consequences/112510 "2018-02-22T00:55:05Z")
For a look at just how idiotic road rage can become, take a look at this video. I strongly suggest that you turn off your speakers before viewing it if you are at work, or if there are children nearby. :open\_mouth: --- ## [Road-rage incident near Pojoaque leaves bullet in man’s head](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-rage-incident-near-pojoaque-leaves-bullet-in-man-s-head/112041)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-rage-incident-near-pojoaque-leaves-bullet-in-man-s-head/112041 "2018-02-09T16:09:00Z")
Last time I was driving ‘too slow’ on a mountain road in NM, the other guy just clipped my rear end, smashing the tail light and bending in the body: I got off easy! --- ## [Auto on instrument lights regardless of headlight switch position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-on-instrument-lights-regardless-of-headlight-switch-position/111680)
**Author:** [@sgtrock21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtrock21)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-on-instrument-lights-regardless-of-headlight-switch-position/111680 "2018-02-02T23:26:23Z")
This was discussed in another topic but I can’t find it. It happened to me a week ago. I headed home from my Grandson’s house. It was dark. I drove about 6 blocks under bright street lights and stopped for a red light. A… --- ## [Tuesday's 'Dilbert' designs a self-driving car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tuesdays-dilbert-designs-a-self-driving-car/111831)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2018, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tuesdays-dilbert-designs-a-self-driving-car/111831 "2018-02-01T20:12:54Z")
http://assets.amuniversal.com/04307c90dd1001350f18005056a9545d --- ## [Strange brake problem. NEED HELP ASAP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-brake-problem-need-help-asap/111095)
**Author:** [@mmurphy542](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmurphy542)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-brake-problem-need-help-asap/111095 "2018-01-25T05:32:33Z")
I had recently bought a 1994 Honda accord from a couple that had it sitting in their driveway for a while. When I got it home & looked at it then I could tell that it had to of sat for at least a good year or 2. The ent… --- ## [Car Flies About 60 Feet Into Upper Floor of a Building in California](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-flies-about-60-feet-into-upper-floor-of-a-building-in-california/111331)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2018, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-flies-about-60-feet-into-upper-floor-of-a-building-in-california/111331 "2018-01-15T21:57:29Z")
Flying car! --- ## [No one has the right-of-way anymore?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-one-has-the-right-of-way-anymore/111110)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2018, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-one-has-the-right-of-way-anymore/111110 "2018-01-15T02:35:23Z")
I took a defensive driving course online (to get a discount on insurance). The course tells me that no one has the right-of-way anymore, that the law tells you who has to yield the right-of-way. How can you yield it if… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/safety/9.md?page=7) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/safety/9.md?page=9)