driving

Graphic New Texting While Driving PSA Makes Its Point

Michael Santo — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:10:00 -0500

Graphic New Texting While Driving PSA Makes Its Point. From the UK.

Many Fail the National Drivers Test

Michael Santo — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:05:33 -0500

GMAC Insurance has produced its 5th annual National Drivers Test. Based on the results (and you can still take the test at nationaldriverstest.com), more than 20% of Americans can't pass a written drivers test.

Officials Propose Tax On Milage

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:01:08 -0600

What if the government taxes the drivers based on how many miles they have driven, but not based how much they spend on gas?

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Research: Air Bags/Seat Belts Important in Preventing Spine Fractures

Neuro58 — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:55:00 -0600

In 2007, there were over 6 million motor vehicle accidents in the United States, and of those, 2.5 million were injured and more than 41,000 lost their lives. Spine fractures are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. This research provides evidence that the combination of air bags and seat belts affords the best protection against spinal fractures sustained in motor vehicle crashes.

Driving Is Great in UK During the Winter

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:57:11 -0600

The thought of driving to the commuting masses can evoke feelings of frustration and irritation; not less because of the ever increasing difficulties of getting to and from work in many of Britain's towns and cities. But when commuting takes its toll, more than often the thought of going for a leisurely drive can become less appealing.

Coordinated avoidance maneuvers

harminka — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:24:48 -0600

A road construction barrier falls over: The car driver can’t avoid it, since there are cars on the lane next to him. In future, a new software program will enable cars to coordinate maneuvers together in dangerous situations.

How to pack your car for vacation trip

harminka — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:13:22 -0500

Today, car drivers know that all occupants have to wear seatbelts, children have to ride in safety seats and that the headrests have to be properly adjusted. Unfortunately, however, many still fail to observe certain safety rules when loading baggage.

Higher interstate speed limit proves safe for Indiana

harminka — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:21:34 -0500

Researchers at Purdue University have determined that raising the speed limit from 65 to 70 on Interstate 65 in Indiana has not increased the probability of fatalities or severe injuries.

Sleepy driving highly prevalent among college students

harminka — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:28:19 -0500

A high prevalence of sleepy driving is reported among college students, according to a research abstract that will be presented on Monday at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS).

Energy Center Discusses Gasoline Saving Devices

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:53:16 -0500

Gas prices are up, and so is the volume of advertising for "gas-saving" products. When gasoline prices rise, consumers often look for ways to improve fuel efficiency.

Gas Price Over $3.83 As Memorial Day Approaches

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:16:48 -0500

Obviously, we would not want the analyst's to be wrong, so when they predicted $4.00 gas price by Memorial Day, we should have known that it would come to pass. We should be so proud that our government has not taken our energy needs seriously, and as the National Defense issue that it should be.

GM's Web-Based Course Provides Comprehensive Training for Drivers of Large Vans

harminka — Fri, 09 May 2008 11:03:11 -0500

General Motors continues to make training available for its large van consumers. For several years, Coaching Systems® LLC, which designed a unique course for GM large van consumers, has teamed up with GM to offer training at a 40 percent discount to GM’s large van consumers. This training is designed to reinforce information that may be helpful for drivers of large vans.