Tag: Driver behavior

Tesla’s Safety Record Under Scrutiny Amid Rising Fatal Accident Rates

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Tesla’s Safety Records

Recent research analyzing U.S. traffic data from 2018 to 2022 paints a concerning picture for Tesla vehicles on the road. The study, conducted by iSeeCars using National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data, revealed that Tesla leads all automotive brands with a fatal accident rate of 5.6 per billion miles driven. This rate is double the U.S. national average of 2.8 fatalities per billion miles. The findings come as Tesla continues to advertise its vehicles as among the safest in the market, backed by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)…

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Are auto insurance companies secretly spying on drivers with their phones?

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Auto Insurance - Spying

Common apps may be feeding insurers more info than motorists think Auto insurance companies have been offering discounts to drivers who use their apps to track their habits behind the wheel and prove that they are safe while they’re on the road. Other apps may also be feeding information to insurers According to a recent Business Insider report, auto insurance companies are learning about drivers’ habits even if those motorists haven’t signed up to be tracked.  The report stated that there is a slew of commonly used applications installed on…

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