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General Motors recently announced that they will be recalling 3.6 million cars in the U.S. as the result of an airbag malfunction. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, the faulty airbags may not deploy in a crash due to a defective sensor. The sensors have been found to randomly default into a diagnostic mode; causing the frontal airbags and seatbelt pretensions not to deploy.

Over a dozen models have been affected and recalled, to include: the 2014–2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV, and SS; the 2014–2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, and Buick Encore; and the 2015–2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV. The defect was discovered by a GM employee in May. GM decided to recall the vehicles in August following a series of in-depth investigations.

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Being a new driver marks an exciting time for teenagers. The ability to drive equates to freedom and independence. It is very important for new drivers to be aware of the responsibility and risk that also comes with driving. Teendriving.com is a helpful resource for young and new drivers. The site provides beneficial driving tips geared toward young drivers, as well as their parents and teachers. A few pointers are outlined below.

Small habits make a huge difference: wear your seatbelt, adjust your mirrors properly, use your turn signals, always check over your shoulders before turning and pulling into traffic, and maintain a safe speed.

Awareness is critical: be attentive to the other cars around you at all times, start off driving without any passengers in order limit distractions, and wait until you are more experience to start driving at night.