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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.

Drivers distracted more by cell phones than by passengers

harminka — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:16:20 -0600

Drivers are far more distracted by talking on a cellular phone than by conversing with a passenger in an automobile, according to a new study by University of Utah psychologists Frank Drews, David Strayer and Monisha Pasupathi.

AMD Delivers OpenGL Performance Increase for Linux Professional Graphics Customers

harminka — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:26:57 -0500

AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced new ATI Catalyst™ drivers with major performance enhancements to ATI FireGL™ professional graphics cards.

Pedal Power Provides Perfect Fit For Ford Drivers

harminka — Mon, 19 May 2008 11:54:39 -0500

Ford has developed a new feature which could mean safer and more comfortable motoring at the flick of a switch – adjustable pedals.

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.

Microsoft offers drivers new service called Clearflow

seher — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:31:46 -0500

Microsoft decided to help drivers avoid traffic jams and introduced a new service - "Clearflow".

Danube River Transport Can Be Green

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:32:05 -0500

The first-ever 'Joint Statement on Guiding Principles for the Development of Inland Navigation and Environmental Protection in the Danube River Basin' was launched today.

Crash prevention could be a DREAM

harminka — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:08:12 -0500

Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or at excessive speeds are widely considered to be the main causes of serious accidents involving a single vehicle.

Two-pronged intervention boosts senior driving skills

harminka — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:58:51 -0500

Older drivers who couple classroom courses with behind-the-wheel training can significantly improve their driving performance, according to a report published in the latest issue of The Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences (Vol. 62A, No. 10).

National Semiconductor Introduces LED, OLED Display Drivers for Mobile Devices

harminka — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:13:24 -0500

Hazards on road ahead

harminka — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 02:39:19 -0500

Learner drivers are being invited to test how good — or bad — they are at spotting potential hazards on road, with the help of University of Nottingham researchers.

Senior drivers less likely to cause accidents

harminka — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:44:58 -0500

Drivers 65 and older are just one-third as likely as drivers 15 to 24 to cause auto accidents, and not much more likely than drivers 25 to 64 to cause accidents, according to a RAND Corporation study issued today.