With ATTENTION ASSIST ®, your Mercedes - Benz can detect
driver fatigue at the drop of a hat, so even on your longer journeys, you'll always be safe.
This detects
driver fatigue at speeds between 50 and 110mph.
Not exact matches
According to research conducted by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, 26 per cent of all fatal and injury crashes are attributed to
driver fatigue, and in 2006, as many as 167,000 Ontario
drivers were involved in
at least one crash due to
fatigue or drowsiness.
Covering the same dates
at the first charge, the second admitted count stated that the firm failed to prevent or control risks of
driver error «due to lack of capability and / or
fatigue and / or working hours, which were excessive in the circumstances.»
Researchers
at Clemson determined that a reliable, less intrusive way to detect
fatigue or drowsiness in a
driver is to monitor vehicle behavior rather than the biometrics of the person behind the wheel.
One of the most dangerous aspects of drowsy or
fatigued drivers is that although 37 percent of them admit to having fallen asleep behind the wheel, research shows
drivers are very poor
at gauging their sleepiness before being involved in an accident.
New research to be presented
at the HFES 2014 Annual Meeting in Chicago evaluates which method, if either, can successfully combat
driver fatigue.
The study provides evidence that a revised provision in new hours - of - service regulations for truck
drivers is more effective
at combating
fatigue than the previous version.
Both are aimed
at drivers and use photochromic polarising technology for reduced eye
fatigue — a technology the company pioneered.
If you could somehow measure the aspects of a car's behaviour that most
fatigue a
driver, both of those things would be right
at the top of the list.
This simple innovation sets the outside edge of new or resurfaced pavement
at 30 degrees, helping
fatigued drivers who have strayed from the road to more safely re-enter traffic.
On the safety front the GTI Original offers city emergency brake (automated emergency braking) and pedestrian monitoring
at speeds of up to 30km / h, a
driver fatigue detection system and the latest safety acronyms along with seven airbags.
This full - size sedan has long been a technological test bed for Volvo, and although it's a little long in the tooth by modern standards the S80 can be found with safety features such as a blind spot monitor, a forward collision warning system, braking assistance, an automatic braking system that operates
at low speeds, a lane departure warning system, and a
driver fatigue monitor (depending on which model year you target).
The Murano is the first Nissan to get the brand's NASA - inspired seats
at all four outboard positions; designed to reduce
fatigue and stress on the
driver, comfort is their strength.
The cruise control can prevent
driver fatigue on long journeys
at the same time the alarm system keeps your vehicle and belongings safe as well as saving you money on your car insurance.
A tired
driver is not good for business, so the Metris does its best to keep
fatigue at bay.
Then there's the «Driving Comfort» pack, bringing high - tech aids like adaptive radar cruise control, front assist (above 30km / h) with city emergency brake (below 30km / h),
driver fatigue detection (above 65km / h) and,
at last, a reversing camera with static guidance.
At the same time, all E class models come standard with Attention Assist (it detects
driver's lack of attention and it advises on the
fatigue level) and with Collision Prevention Assist.
Also offered is proactive accident protection (Pre-Safe), adaptive cruise control that includes an emergency braking function designed to operate
at city speeds to avoid low - speed impacts, lane - keeping assistant,
driver -
fatigue detection, traffic - sign recognition, the latest generation of automatic parking systems and automated light functions - all of which Wolfsburg officials claim make it the most sophisticated car in the hatchback class.
The model I reviewed only came with a
driver fatigue monitor, which looks
at factors such as sudden steering inputs to suggest a coffee break, and a back - up camera.
The remainder were due to
driver action; three cases of failure to stop
at a pedestrian crossing, and one each of driving
at excessive speed, reversing negligently, improper overtaking and driving while physically ill or
fatigued.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS) reported that 13 % of commercial motor vehicle
drivers in the study were
fatigued at the time of the crash.
Our Atlanta and Savannah truck crash lawyers
at Harris Lowry Manton LLP know how to build a strong case if your injuries resulted from a
fatigued driver.
Hours of Service — Because truck
drivers may try to push the envelope and spend longer hours on the road, they are
at risk of becoming
fatigued, losing focus, or even falling asleep
at the wheel.
To schedule a free initial consultation in a
fatigued or intoxicated truck
driver case, call our Macon truck accident attorney
at 1 -888-WE-FIGHT.
This regulation exists to make sure that
fatigued and overworked truck
drivers aren't putting others
at risk of harm on our freeways.
At Breakstone, White & Gluck, our Boston truck accident lawyers proudly assist victims of
driver fatigue accidents with seeking compensation for their injuries and damages.
Kent Emison and Mark Emison litigate trucking accident cases nationwide with a range of issues
at stake, including conspicuity,
driver fatigue and other factors.
Truck
drivers who speed, make faulty turns
at intersections and operate with
fatigue put cyclists
at high risk.
Obtaining this log book and establishing its information as factual and properly kept is vital to determining fault in an accident, especially if you believe the
driver who hit you was
fatigued or otherwise impaired
at the time of the crash.
If a trucking company pays its employees in a manner that induces
drivers to drive
at excessive speeds, take few or no breaks, and drive while
fatigued, the trucking company may be found to have negligently caused an accident victim's injury or death and result in the trucking company's direct liability for the damages suffered by the victim or the victim's family.
From identifying
fatigued truck
drivers who fell asleep
at the wheel to investigating truck companies who might have engaged in negligent behavior prior to a serious crash, the Law Offices of Peter W. Summerill has decades of experience uncovering the causes of truck accidents and holding negligent parties accountable for their actions.
Driving while
fatigued is a common cause of trucking accidents, and if you or a loved one has been injured or killed by a
fatigued truck
driver, contact the Massachusetts truck accident experts
at Altman & Altman LLP today.
If you have been injured in a truck accident by a
driver who was suffering from
fatigue, contact the personal injury attorneys
at Abels & Annes, P.C., in Chicago, toll - free
at (855) LAW - CHICAGO, locally in Chicago
at (312) 924-7575, or use our online form.
If you suspect the
driver involved in your accident fell asleep
at the wheel or was impacted by
fatigue or lack of sleep, you need to let your personal injury lawyer know immediately.
A number of factors may contribute to vehicle accidents
at a drilling site, including poor driving conditions,
driver fatigue, drug and alcohol use, and improperly maintained vehicles.
For instance, driving
at night is considered more risky than driving during the day because of
driver fatigue and reduced visibility.
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