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Extra large doesn’t mean extra safe
The safety benefits of larger vehicles top out quickly once curb weights exceed the fleet average, a new IIHS study shows.
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Getting smarter about brain injuries
A new crash test metric is helping us assess the risk posed by head-whipping motions during collisions.
Comparing crosswalk signals
Pedestrian beacons that cycle through caution phases before signaling drivers to stop are best for busy crossing points, while yellow flashers are better for areas with less traffic, a new IIHS study shows.
Reflective clothing confounds vehicle tech
Reflective clothing makes pedestrians stand out to human drivers, but it may make them invisible to automated crash prevention systems.
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