Tag: Driver behavior

Crashes, Claims, and Calm Driving—Lessons from Tesla and Cadillac Owners

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Driving patterns

Tesla Drivers See Spike in Incidents New data from Lending Tree paired with other research sources provides a deeper look into Tesla drivers and their driving patterns. The findings raise pressing questions about driver behavior, advanced vehicle technology, and their collective impact on road safety. Lending Tree’s analysis shows that Tesla owners reported an average of 37 incidents—accidents, speeding tickets, DUIs, and more—per 1,000 drivers in 2024. That’s a rise from 31 in 2023, suggesting that factors like increased Tesla ownership, overconfidence in vehicle technology, or regional driving dynamics might…

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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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