Transportation
Labor Day Weekend Is Now One of The Deadliest Times to Be on The Road in Texas
Posted on · Authorities say drunk driving is a big problem, but speed and distraction are also factors
Tag: highway safety
News
Bar Employees Now Charged In Connection With Fatal Drunk Driving Crash That Killed Mother And Baby
Posted on · Three people are accused of providing alcohol to an underaged driver before a crash that killed a mother and baby.
Transportation
What’s The Best Way To Handle A Freeway Breakdown?
Posted on · It’s been a long running debate here in Houston. Do you stay in your car or get out?
Transportation
Houston Drivers Are Urged To Be Cautious As Truck Traffic Grows
Posted on · A fatal crash Thursday morning involving a car and an 18-wheeler highlights the increasing amount of truck traffic. We talked to an expert about why we’re seeing so many big rigs on local thoroughfares and freeways
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1446: Speed
Posted on · Episode: 1446 Speed: Why we can’t seem to get beyond 150 miles per hour. Today, how fast dare we go?
News
Trump Administration Aims To Loosen Obama-Era Truck Safety Rules
Posted on · Truckers complain they work in one of the nation's most over-regulated industries. Advocates worry rolling back safety regulations will make highways more dangerous
Transportation
Teen’s Dashcam Video Documents The Worst Of Houston’s Drivers
Posted on · A recent high school grad is behind the popular YouTube channel "Bad Drivers of Houston." His video series is a compendium of red light runners, speeders, and last-minute exits.
News
Measuring Drug Impairment In Drivers Is Easier Said Than Done
Posted on · A report on the potential influence of alcohol or drug impairment on traffic fatalities points to the difficulty of comparing alcohol impairment standards to other drugs.
Transportation
It’s Been Years Since Texas Had A Day Without A Fatal Traffic Crash
Posted on · TxDOT is hoping drivers can help end the deadly streak by just following the rules of the road.