The Western Cape has done everything from publishing videos of accidents on its website, making car seats mandatory for infants

Below are five vital checks that can be done before and while driving to reduce the likelihood of an accident.

3. Don't overlook internet and social media searches, especially of the driver and transportation company. 6. Regardless

This article was originally published on 24/7 Wall St.  The number of fatal car crashes in the United States has declined

Drivers who refuse to be sober and focused when driving should be held accountable. If attorneys need to be consulted then they ought to, so that families can have a hedge against such sad and difficult episodes.

Some studies say it's only a matter of time before this trend extends nationally.

There is no science that suggests that any of these technologies reduces fuel consumption or pollution. Instead, the House bill is arbitrary, unscientific and removes the incentives for the automakers that have led to so many advances in efficiency.

Now I know some of you might be thinking that the excess weight creates a cushion of safety. Kind of like a giant pillow

"School buses should have seat belts. Period."