News from the Institutes
Tesla earns its first award from IIHS
The Tesla Model 3 qualifies for a 2019 Top Safety Pick+ award based on its standard equipment. It's the second all-electric vehicle to earn this year's top award after the Audi e-tron. A third, the Chevrolet Bolt, misses the mark because of poor headlights.
Drivers often don't acknowledge drug use
An IIHS study based on national roadside surveys has found that many drivers who tested positive for drugs didn't report taking them. The finding underlines the importance of conducting blood or saliva tests.
Proposal would loosen hours-of-service rules
Federal regulators are poised to relax rules governing the hours truck drivers can spend behind the wheel, raising concerns about safety.
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