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Avoid Lane-Changing Collisions

Watch this video about new technologies that aid in highway safety on HowStuffWorks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 200,000 car crashes a year happen due to automobiles leaving their lanes. Now, two new safety tech

Bizarre ER: Saved by Balloons

After being in an a horrible accident, Pete McKenzie scalp was exposed. To cover up his patches a balloon had to be inserted into his scalp. See how balloons ended up saving his life.

Call 911: Car Accident

In this Investigation Discovery video, a man clings to his life while trapped under a vehicle. Emergency personnel and 911 operators must work together in order to save his life.

Call 911: Car Accident Audio

In this Investigation Discovery video, listen to audio from a real 911 call. A man fights for his life after a car falls on his face, and it's up to 911 dispatchers to locate him in a junk car lot.

Car Crash and Injury Research

Watch this video about car crash and injury research on HowStuffWorks. A new partnership between The University of Michigan Medical School and OnStar is collecting crash and injury information from vehicle crashes from a variety of car models. See how car

CDC Uses OnStar to Help Car Crash Responders

Watch this video about OnStar and car crashes work on HowStuffWorks. In 2005, Americans were involved in more than six million police-reported traffic crashes, in which more than 40,000 people were killed and more than two million people were injured. Gen

Destroyed in Seconds: Full Speed in Reverse

After being pulled over by police, an elderly driver forgets to shift into drive when it's time to pull out. Watch this video from Discovery Channel's "Destroyed in Seconds."

Destroyed in Seconds: Madman Stuntman

On this clip from Discovery Channel's, "Destroyed in Seconds," a fearless stunt driver attempts a record-breaking 250 foot jump over trucks, cars, and fire cannon.

Future Car: Future Car Safety Features

On Discovery Channel's "Future Car," learn how safety features in cars will improve drastically in the future with new technology such as computer aided collision avoidance systems.

Future Car: Safety Sensors

The cars of the future are expected to be equipped with safety sensors that make driving even safer. Learn more about this technology on Discovery Channel's "Future Car."

MythBusters: 100mph Impact

What happens during a 100mph impact? Tune in and find out.

OnStar Helps Find Missing Children

Watch this video about how OnStar helps find missing children. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, nearly 800,000 children are reported missing or abducted every year; and while many are found, too many are never found. Learn how that negative st

Untold Stories of the E.R.: There's a Pipe in My Head?

Andy Linn speaks with the crew about how he survived having a pipe protruding through his head following a car accident.

Video Traffic Monitors

In Maryland, video cameras cover almost every stretch of interstate. The cameras let the State Highway Administration monitor the traffic and respond promptly when an accident occurs. Watch this video to learn more.

World's Toughest Trucker: To The Rescue

Fifteen minutes into the race truckers Zola and Shane discover an accident and call for medical assistant. Will Zola and Shane lose their time for stopping to help or will the clock stop in their favor?

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Avoid Lane-Changing Collisions

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