VTTI research informs SAE International best practices for public safety and automated driving system-dedicated vehicles

Every year, first responders address millions of roadway incidents to protect people, investigate crashes, and save lives. In the future, how will automated driving system-dedicated vehicles (ADS-DVs) impact their operations and communication protocols? ADS-DV are vehicles that can drive themselves and lack human driver controls such as steering wheels and brake pedals. In December, the… Continue Reading VTTI research informs SAE International best practices for public safety and automated driving system-dedicated vehicles

VTTI offers insight into 2020 U.S. traffic fatality estimates

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Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced its its preliminary estimates for motor vehicle fatalities in the second quarter of 2020. During the second quarter (April-June), the projected number of traffic fatalities decreased by 3.3 percent. However, the agency also reported an increased fatality rate and a potential trend toward risky driving… Continue Reading VTTI offers insight into 2020 U.S. traffic fatality estimates