The Twitter Feed: Safety in the cell - phone era: Volvo's Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake keeps
distracted drivers from mowing down clueless walkers.
These could be used by an integrated V2I system to prevent
a distracted driver from running a red light or slamming into a stopped vehicle.
But the Cobalt
distracts its driver from those sounds with a slick five - speed shifter, an electric power - steering system that gets heavier as speed increases and an engine that doesn't hesitate when asked for more power until it redlines at 6,500 rpm.
A minimalist approach is used for the four - seat interior to not
distract drivers from driving and provide everyone with a relaxed and airy environment, trimmed with leather and matte wood.
Of all the things that can
distract a driver from paying attention to the road ahead of him, cell phones are some of the most common.
Worries over schedules, money, and job security may
distract a driver from driving safely in bad weather, thus leading to more accidents.
These firms insist this will ultimately be much safer because it will remove
distracted drivers from the equation — a growing problem virtually everywhere with the rapid rise of smartphones.
When cell phones
distract drivers from the road, an accident is much more likely to happen.
Talking on the phone, texting, or playing music can
all distract a driver from the road.
Not exact matches
Ortiz will continue his longstanding efforts to deter and punish
distracted driving by introducing legislation to require disclosure of a
driver's cellphone records after a crash suspected to have resulted
from distraction.
Targeted Efforts by Law Enforcement Leads to 35 % Increase in Tickets Tickets issued to motorists for texting while driving increased 35 percent statewide
from 2013 to 2014, as police continue to crack down on
distracted drivers.
De Blasio said that
distracted pedestrians crossing the street while wearing headphones is a problem he has personally experienced
from behind the wheel, but rogue
drivers are the ones to blame for most traffic - related tragedies.
This year's Teen Traffic Safety Week events will take place at the following schools with special guest speaker Jacy Good delivering a presentation called «Hang Up and Drive» about her recovery
from a 2008 crash that was caused by a
distracted driver and claimed the life of her parents and left her partially paralyzed
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From 2005 to 2011 [there was] a 143 % increase in the number of fatalities and injuries from distracted drivers,» Cuomo s
From 2005 to 2011 [there was] a 143 % increase in the number of fatalities and injuries
from distracted drivers,» Cuomo s
from distracted drivers,» Cuomo says.
I want people to live free
from violence in their homes and to be protected
from drunk and
distracted drivers on the street.
«In other words the human brain compensates for receiving increased information
from a mobile phone conversation by not sending some visual information to the working memory, leading to a tendency to «look at» but not «see» objects by
distracted drivers.
Drivers also preferred the haptic system because it didn't
distract from conversation or audio entertainment.
Risks of
distracted driving were greatest for newly licensed teen
drivers, who were substantially more likely than adults to be involved in a crash or near miss while texting or engaging in tasks secondary to driving, according to the researchers
from the National Institutes of Health and Virginia Tech.
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In kicking off the 2010 national
Distracted Driving Summit this morning, Secretary LaHood announced that he is initiating a new rulemaking to prohibit commercial truck
drivers from texting while transporting hazardous materials.
The plan outlines concrete steps stakeholders around the country —
from lawmakers and safety organizations to families and younger
drivers — can take to reduce the risk posed by
distracted driving.
To keep the
driver from getting
distracted the 2015 Honda Odyssey comes with several active safety features.
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Drivers today are inundated with a flood of information
from external devices, which can
distract their attention
from the road at any given moment,» said Carolin.
As might be expected, the audio system sounds great, but the radio's tiny buttons are hard to use, and Nissan has compensated by locating remote controls next to the steering column so the
driver can change stations without being
distracted from the road.
Like in a jet fighter, it displays important information directly in the
driver's field of vision on the front windscreen, thus providing for clear legibility and ensuring that the
driver is
distracted less
from the road ahead.
Interpreting warnings
from multiple systems may be confusing or even
distracting for some
drivers.
Two sets of wireless headphones keep the action
from distracting the
driver.
When engine revs increase, lights
from both edges of the indicator converge to give the
driver a visual reference on the optimum timing of the next gear shift without
distracting any attention
from the road.
This can get
distracting for the
driver, and prevents the co-pilot
from handling playlists and music — despite the MMI controller being located within reach on the center console.
Simple,
driver - centric displays enhance the feeling behind the wheel rather than
distracting from it; while the available Volkswagen Digital Cockpit allows
drivers to reconfigure how they view vehicle information.
I suspect the automatic emergency braking systems will likely make poor
drivers who are already
distracted by everything
from the dashboard screens to cell phones into even worse
drivers who will be even more
distracted since they now won't have to even worry about braking to avoid the car in front of them!
The dash has nice - looking faux wood trim, but at night glare
from the instrument panel reflecting off the wood panel can
distract the
driver.
«USA Today reported that Hawaii has
distracted - driving laws that prohibit a pet
from riding on the
driver's lap.
When traveling in a car, ferrets must be confined to secure carriers to prevent them
from distracting the
driver and protect them in case of an accident.
Trying to keep them in the backseat or preventing them
from climbing onto a
driver's lap is
distracting, dangerous and can cause a serious accident.
Restraining the dog not only keeps the
driver from becoming
distracted by a wandering pet, it also prevents the animal
from turning into a projectile in the event of a sudden stop or accident, Hoffman explains.
When it comes to
distracted driving, data
from Travelers» 2018 Risk Index shows a disconnect between
drivers» perception of what is safe and the dangerous reality of what is really happening on our roads.
Though never my favorite — I felt that it
distracted from the racing — even Balloon Battle has grown on me over the years, especially with the computer - controlled
drivers removed so as to maximize the mayhem amongst friends.
In other words the human brain compensates for receiving increased information
from a mobile phone conversation by not sending some visual information to the working memory, leading to a tendency to «look at» but not «see» objects by
distracted drivers.
The site closely tracks state laws governing
distracted driving, listing, for example, the nine states (plus D.C. and the Virgin Islands) that prohibit
drivers from using handheld cellphones while driving, and the 35 states that ban text messaging for all
drivers.
Truck
drivers who lose control of their vehicles or who violate traffic laws may be
distracted by a cell phone or are fatigued
from driving too many hours, often in violation of strict laws regarding service hours and time between shifts.
If you have been involved in a
distracted driving collision in Brooksville or Spring Hill, it is important to get help
from an attorney who will perform an exhaustive investigation of your crash and determine if a
distracted driver is to blame.
Although traffic wrecks may be caused by impaired, careless, or simply
distracted drivers, they may also result
from hazardous or poorly maintained roadways.
So much can occur in that time frame and if a
driver is
distracted from the road, disastrous events can occur.
Single vehicle crashes can result
from any number of factors but most commonly are caused by a
distracted driver, intoxicated motorist, poor road design, or inclement weather.
Contact my firm today to discuss your potential injury claim stemming
from a
distracted driver accident.
If you've been injured in a car accident because of a
distracted driver, you may be entitled to compensation
from the responsible party.
Truck
drivers must also adhere to all traffic rules and regulations, including refraining
from distracted driving activities.
Another estimated 421,000 people were injured by
distracted drivers that year, an increase of nine percent
from 2011.
Any activity that can divert a
driver's attention
from the road is
distracted driving.