The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has agreed to review "frontover" crashes following an investigation by the News4 I-Team.
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Consumer Reports: As SUVs & pickup trucks grow in size, so do blind spots
Pickup trucks and crossover SUVs dominate our roadways. And as pickup trucks and large SUVs grow in size, so does the risk to people around them — when drivers hit people directly in front of them because of dangerous blind zones just past the hood. Consumer Reports demonstrates how big these blind zones can be and how we can help to protect our families.
An ongoing problem: How to prevent frontover accidents
Frontovers aren't often talked about, and many drivers aren't even aware of the problem, but data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that it's a big problem, especially among children.
America's cars and trucks are getting bigger, and so are their front blind zones.
America's cars and trucks are getting bigger, and so are their front blind zones. Children are paying the price. Every year, many kids get hit and die when their parents can’t see them in their front blind zones. A senator wants to pass a law requiring safety features to prevent these accidents.
Texas Family Warns of Driveway and Blind Zone Dangers
The NBC 5 Responds team is shedding light on a blind zone in front of many popular vehicles. A Texas mom said it lead to devastating consequences for her family. Read on for their story and what safety advocates want drivers to know.
Federal Agency to Review ‘Frontover' Blind Zone Crashes After I-Team Report
