Nation Dec 07 Drunk driving in the U.S. rose in recent years. Would a lower legal limit improve safety? By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Andrew Chambers
Politics Jan 02 Laws banning semi-automatic weapons and library censorship to take effect in Illinois Illinois will usher in 320 new laws on New Year's Day. By John O'Connor, Associated Press
World Oct 02 Watch 8:34 How China is driving the future of electric cars In China, the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, putting more electric vehicles on the road is critical. Determined to become a world leader in the market, that nation has imposed a requirement that’s compelling international manufacturers to go more… By Katrina Yu, Dan Sagalyn
Nation Aug 04 Watch 11:59 Police face new challenges when determining if someone is too high to drive As states across the country legalize marijuana, efforts to determine whether someone is too high to drive is becoming a thorny public health issue. From brain functioning analyses and phone apps to training police officers on looking for signs, Hari… By Sam Weber, Connie Kargbo, Hari Sreenivasan
Nation Aug 27 Can Uber and Lyft save carpooling? Carpooling is at a new low -- but popular internet ride-hailing services, such as Uber and Lyft, may have the potential to change that. By Rebecca Beitsch, Stateline
Jun 27 Virtual reality shows how dangerous it is to drive drunk and stoned By Catherine Woods Virtual reality is shedding light on the dangers of driving stoned. Continue reading
Feb 03 Watch ‘Talking cars’ could prevent accidents before they happen By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 05 Watch Vancouver law cuts drunken-driving deaths in half New drunken-driving laws in British Columbia have led to a dramatic decrease (roughly 50%). Officials ramped up penalties on drivers who tested at a lower blood alcohol level (.05, as opposed to the current .08 legal standard) and authorized police… Continue watching
Sep 20 Watch Should Drivers be Charged for Every Mile Driven? More fuel efficient cars means less gas is pumped, which means less gas tax is collected and even less cash on hand for states to repair roads and bridges. As a solution, Oregon is moving forward on a new idea… Continue watching
Sep 12 Watch British Columbia Drunk Driving Deaths Cut Nearly in Half By PBS News Hour New drunk-driving laws in British Columbia have led to a dramatic decrease (roughly 50%) in alcohol-related fatalities over the past two years. Officials ramped up penalties on drivers who tested at a lower blood alcohol level (.05, as opposed to… Continue watching