safe driving

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.

Honda Develops New Multi-View Camera System

harminka — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:56:33 -0500

Honda Develops New Multi-View Camera System to Provide View of Surrounding Areas to Support Comfortable and Safe Driving

Harnessing new technology to keep older people behind wheel for longer

harminka — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:37:35 -0500

A new study has highlighted the key role technology could play in extending the age at which people can drive safely on our roads.

Teens making poor choices when it comes to riding in vehicles

harminka — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:39:53 -0500

Injury prevention experts have long known that teens are less likely than other motorists to wear seat belts while driving. Now, researchers from the Meharry-State Farm Alliance at Meharry Medical College have discovered lack of seat belt use by teen passengers may be an even bigger problem.

Ford Launched Driver Training To Improve Safety n Developing Nations

harminka — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:23:16 -0500

Ford is launching a new campaign to promote driving safety in developing countries with fast-growing populations of new drivers.

Use These Tips To Save On Fuel This Memorial Day Weekend

admin_huliq — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:51:05 -0500

Consumer Energy Center of California Offers 10 Ways to Reduce Your Fuel Costs, NOW!

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.

Smart Car ForTwo Gets High Crash Mark

admin_huliq — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:17:18 -0500

Smart fortwo smartcar receives highest front and side ratings from insurance institute for highway safety.

Hands-Free Cell Phone Laws Could Save 1000s of Lives

admin_huliq — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:33:39 -0500

California's hands-free mobile phone law goes into effect on July 1st. Starting on that date, California drivers will no longer be able to use hand-held phones, but will instead either need to use a hands-free device, whether it's a headset or integrated into the car.

How Green is My Driving?

admin_huliq — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:40:06 -0500

Around 400 Denver residents, including the city's mayor, are part of an experiment called "Driving Change." The program has been running since mid-March, and on Monday participants were able to check their "scores" online for the first time.

Teen Safe Driving Efforts Lauded

harminka — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:05:02 -0500

Illinois state officials are crediting Ford Motor Company Fund's Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) teen safe driving program for helping reduce the state's teen auto fatalities by 61 percent reduction thus far in 2008.

Red-light cameras increase crashes

harminka — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:01:57 -0500

Rather than improving motorist safety, red-light cameras significantly increase crashes and are a ticket to higher auto insurance premiums, researchers at the University of South Florida College of Public Health conclude.