{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"From Crash Scene Protocols to the Future of Automated Cars: Unpacking Traffic Realities with Sergeant Steven Woodard","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/from-crash-scene-protocols-to-the-future-of-automated-cars-unpacking-traffic-realities-with-sergeant-steven-woodard","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/246908/episodes/14263114-from-crash-scene-protocols-to-the-future-of-automated-cars-unpacking-traffic-realities-with-sergeant-steven-woodard.mp3","description":"Navigating the chaotic aftermath of a car crash can be as befuddling as a corn maze at night, but fear not, because Sergeant Steven Woodard of the Texas DPS State Troopers and is lighting the way with essential crash scene wisdom. Our talk isn't all caution tape and whirring sirens, though—we also peel back the layers on the recent spike in traffic fatalities in Texas and dissect the role of media during police standoffs, all the while keeping it real with personal stories. Buckle up as we share the scoop on new legislations and the vital steps you should take post-accident, including the golden rule of documenting everything with photos.Remember the days when horsepower and the smell of burning rubber were the ultimate Friday night?  We certainly do, and it's why we're contrasting the controlled adrenaline rush of drag racing with the high-stakes gamble of street racing. But as we reminisce about the good ol' days, our conversation fast-forwards to the future of automated vehicles and the perplexing legal tangles they introduce. Houston Police Academy cadets have been hearing us preach on this for over a decade, and now you can join in. We're tackling the media's fascination with Tesla, demystifying driver-assist technologies, and even sharing pandemic-era revelations on transportation and the importance of driver training.We're rounding out this episode with a pit stop in recallville—Ford's latest hiccup with over 112,000 trucks, anyone? Yet, it's not all about the glitches; we're also throwing confetti for the champs of the North American Car Truck, and Utility Vehicle awards. So, from airbag antics to oil leaks and the eco-friendly strides, we're dishing out the need-to-knows on the latest industry shake-ups. Don't forget, all this car talk action is just a tap away on the iHeartRadio app, keeping your automotive knowledge as polished as a showroom floor. 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