Road safety

Road-safety lessons every international traveler should know before driving in the U.S.

From state-specific traffic laws to rental insurance and accident procedures, here's what every visitor should know before driving in the U.S.

Navigating American roads requires international travelers to understand local laws, rental car rules, and common driving challenges.
One killed, nine wounded in car accident in northern Israel, August 2, 2026.

One killed, nine wounded in car accident involving minibus on Highway 98 in northern Israel

Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at the annual Jerusalem Conference of the 'Besheva' group in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026.

Israel's municipalities are failing on nearly every possible front, government probe reveals

 An illustrative image of slow-moving traffic on Israel's Ayalon Highway.

Operation Roaring Lion obscures Israel’s worsening traffic toll, road safety statistics


Miri Regev urges safe driving as road safety education faces budget cut

Budget cuts by 40% in road safety classes for high school students, depriving thousands of teens of life-saving training. Transportation Ministry hopes for additional funding to continue the program.

 ON THE light rail with Transportation Minister Miri Regev during a test ride on the new route between Kiryat Hayovel and Hadassah Ein Kerem, Jan. 16.

New machine learning model can predict car crash sites - study

Researchers studied features of roads most likely to cause crashes using a dataset of 15,000 kilometers of roads across 7,000 locations in Greece.

 The scene of a car crash near Lido junction, May 27, 2023.

Officer Grinch gives speeding drivers in Florida a choice: a fine or an onion

Those who were only a little over the speed limit were given a choice by Officer Grinch.

A person dressed as the Grinch poses for a photo, during Christmas season in Santiago, Chile, December 20, 2023.

Are you a safe driver, even in the rain? This puzzle can find out

As winter sets in, driving in rain, wind, and fog becomes challenging. Gauge your "contrast sensitivity" through this optical illusion to make sure you can drive safe.


Bus with children aboard overturned near Beit Shemesh, several injured

Shaare Zedek Medical Center confirmed the admittance of eight injured children in the trauma room.

 Scenes of the overturned bus near Beit Shemesh, September 27, 2023

Grapevine: Synagogue scene

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Jerusalem Great Synagogue

Want to relax in your self-driving car? Think again - study

Researchers looked at what happens if a driver is suddenly required to take control of an automated vehicle as in an emergency, and how distractions impacted the driver’s ability to respond.

The interior of a Tesla Model S is shown in autopilot mode in San Francisco, California, U.S., April 7, 2016.

Moo-vement on Highway 1: Israel Police chief chases stray cow

The police commissioner swiftly arrived at the scene, seeking to manage the traffic and remove the cow from the road.

 Illustrative image of a dairy cow.

'The Sizzling Schnitzel:' A startling summer warning for parents

"The video," United Hatzala explained in a statement, "serves as a powerful reminder of the life-threatening consequences that can result from negligence with regard to leaving children in cars."

 A young child uses a tablet in the back seat of a car (illustrative)

It's time to enforce laws to monitor electric scooters - opinion

Electric scooters and motorcycles are a clear and present danger to riders and passengers, as well as to the public.

California-headquartered Bird's shared electric scooters