Sentences with phrase «factor than a driver»

That means you're a lower risk factor than a driver who never took the class.

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These positive earnings drivers were more than offset by the combined impact of several factors, including increased energy - related provisions for credit losses, a 17 basis point decline in net interest margin, moderate growth of non-interest expenses, the addition of acquisition - related contingent consideration fair value changes reflecting performance within CWB Maxium Financial (CWB Maxium), higher preferred share dividends, and the 20 % increase to CWB's income tax rate in Alberta.

According to Baleka, the average life expectancy for a long - haul truck driver in the U.S. is 61 to 64 years (10 to 15 years less than the average American male); truck drivers have the highest rate of obesity of any occupation in the U.S. (86 % are overweight, 69 % are obese); they have one of the highest rates of metabolic syndrome, a group of risk factors for heart disease and diabetes; in some years they have had the highest number of fatalities of any occupation, making trucking one of the most dangerous and unhealthy occupations in the U.S.

Drowsy drivers are a bigger risk factor in vehicle accidents than previously thought, according to a new study out today.

For 36 months, scientists tracked 4175 yellow taxis and 12,525 blue taxis from the same Singapore - based fleet; they also used 3 months of data from more than 3000 drivers» GPS logs to rule out differences in driving speed, number of stops, and distance covered as confounding factors.

Our results show that male competition is a key driver of speciation — by a factor that is five times greater than results on which other, more - traditional theories of natural selection causing speciation are based.»

The researchers measured blame by looking at more than 50 driver factors coded in the FARS database, including such «unambiguous» factors as driving through a red light or driving on the wrong side of the road.

In fact that's what really separates the 675LT: It puts the driver right at the heart of the experience rather than considering them the fleshy, error - prone limiting factor.

If it is not safe then they should be prosecuted for dangerous driving not simply exceeding an arbitrary limit which takes no account of weather, vehicle, driver, time of day or any other factor that has far more bearing on stopping distance than one or two mph either way.

This higher factor under overrun was chosen, first, because the engine's drag force is lower than its maximum torque and, second, because this configuration serves to stabilise the car, preventing it from swerving or turning under load change in bends, as now brake force is applied more evenly on both wheels when the driver suddenly takes back the gas pedal.

One other key factor for us is that the visibility out the front of the Outlander is much better than the Disco Sport, because you can see where the bonnet ends, the Land Rover's just falls away from sight from the drivers seat which makes it a bit more awkward to judge very narrow lanes where you have to get tight over to pass other vehicles.

A 2008 Institute analysis of insurance claims found that, all other factors being the same, drivers of vehicles with seat / head restraint combinations rated good in Institute evaluations were 15 percent less likely to sustain neck injuries in rear - end crashes than drivers of vehicles with poor head restraints (see «Neck injury risk is lower if seats and head restraints are rated good,» March 15, 2008).

Other at - the - wheel factors are mostly satisfactory — excellent visibility, readable instruments, logically placed switchgear — but the driver gets no more than a six - way manual seat adjustment even in the highest trims.

A 2008 Institute analysis of insurance claims found that, all other factors being the same, drivers of vehicles with seat / head restraint combinations rated good in Institute evaluations were 15 percent less likely to sustain neck injuries in rear - end crashes than drivers of vehicles with poor head restraints.

Controlling for differences in vehicle weight, driver age and gender, and other factors, the researchers found that drivers of vehicles with good ratings were about 46 percent less likely to die in frontal crashes than drivers of the poor - rated vehicles they crashed into.

Rather than replace the role of the driver, the autonomous system will be an aid when the driver needs a break and can no longer drive to the best of their capabilities due to fatigue or other factors.

No offense, but if we are talking about dozens versus one, I think we are in the range where other factors can be the driver than the book store.

As you are considering purchasing insurance, consider a few factors: first, females generally cost less than males to insure; second, shop around for insurance companies that offer discounts for driver's education classes, good grades, and driving logs; third, as you are insuring teenage drivers, your premiums will be lower if the drivers are occasional drivers; fourth, teenagers have a high accident rate, so consider purchasing high liability coverage and lower comprehensive coverage; and fourth, the type of car teenagers drive — whether it is new, sporty, or exotic — will also determine the premiums.

Of course, several factors go into determining individual policy rates, and for many drivers in Vermont, auto insurance premiums are going to be much higher or lower than the statewide average.

That's a mistake because drivers are looked at differently by every insurance company and some factors are weighted more heavily than others.

Over the period the known natural drivers of climate have been flat or slightly negative, which leaves just 2 possibilities: some as yet undiscovered natural cause or that, as the IPCC conclude, the dominant factor was anthropogenic forcing from increased greenhouse gas concentrations, which are after all, at least 35 % higher than at any time in the last 600K years.

Indeed, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), an international organisation of more than 30,000 Earth scientists, has formally rejected the view that anthropogenic factors are the main drivers of global warming, stressing: «The earth's climate is constantly changing owing to natural variability in earth processes.

Driver error is ten times more likely to be the cause of the crash than any of the other factors contributing to a truck accident, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA).

This is another factor expected to contribute to high traffic with several million drivers nationally expected to travel more than 50 miles from home.

Things such as driver fatigue, speeding, road rage, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs also contribute to accidents and may result in even more injuries or fatalities than the factors listed above.

There may be factors which you don't know, which played a role in the accident, and it may turn out that the other driver was more at fault than you.

Drivers are ten times more likely to be responsible for accidents involving their truck than any other factor.

Kentucky drivers can expect to pay a little more than the national average for auto insurance, and rates will vary dramatically depending on several unique factors.

If your driver's licence is suspended for more than 12 months due to a medical reason or another administrative lapse - not due to a driving offence conviction - your insurance provider is allowed to factor that into your risk assessment and your rates could increase as a result.

Existing rating factors are incorporated so higher - risk motorists pay more per unit than lower - risk drivers.

Generally speaking, the same factors that make you a higher - risk driver will be what drive your premiums higher than other motorists, even through the OK AIP.

In reality, your auto insurance rates are determined by factors more tangible than colors, such as, among many other factors, age and years of driving experience of the driver, age of your vehicle and safety features of your car.

Car insurance companies have spent millions of dollars on people and the factors that make the more responsible and safer driver, and according to their research — people with good or excellent credit scores make smaller claims on average than do those people with poor credit.

Premiums for high risk drivers in the IN AIP are generally (but not always) higher than in the voluntary market.You can better manage your auto insurance costs if you understand the factors that affect your premiums.

A married woman could pay less for her insurance than an unmarried man because they take into consideration the risk factors of each class of driver.

That's a mistake because drivers are looked at differently by every insurance company and some factors are weighted more heavily than others.

Pay as you drive car insurance coverage is designed to allow drivers to pay insurance premiums based on the number of miles they drive rather than based on traditional factors such as national averages for accidents, claim amounts and vehicle costs.

Auto coverage for the high risk driver will equate to higher premium rates than those without high risk factors or a blemished driving record.

Of course, several factors go into determining individual policy rates, and for many drivers in Vermont, auto insurance premiums are going to be much higher or lower than the statewide average.

The program is designed to help young drivers improve their skills in four key areas that are critical factors in more than 60 % of teen vehicle crashes, hazard...

Age is a factor that typically plays a part in average insurance amounts because older auto drivers are typically considered to be safer drivers than younger people.

Providers have to factor in the experience factor plus other statistical information to prove their point that new drivers present more risks than other motorists... (more) September 20, 2009

Young drivers tend to need less coverage than motorists with families or greater savings to protect, a factor that we included in our analysis.

As you are considering purchasing insurance, consider a few factors: first, females generally cost less than males to insure; second, shop around for insurance companies that offer discounts for driver's education classes, good grades, and driving logs; third, as you are insuring teenage drivers, your premiums will be lower if the drivers are occasional drivers; fourth, teenagers have a high accident rate, so consider purchasing high liability coverage and lower comprehensive coverage; and fourth, the type of car teenagers drive — whether it is new, sporty, or exotic — will also determine the premiums.

Safe drivers typically pay less than those who have been in several accidents - but your driving history isn't the only factor that determines your car insurance rate.

If you are a driver in Kentucky, the cost of insurance is slightly higher than the national average, but keep in mind certain factors determine your personal rate.

These statistical factors will have less bearing on a driver's insurance costs than their personal driving history.

As a driver, you're more than just a conglomeration of risk factors.

Although drivers looking for good deals on insurance premiums start out in a better position than residents of many other states, the actual premiums they'll pay for their for Indiana automotive insurance will depend on several factors, including age, sex and driving records.

Kentucky drivers can expect to pay a little more than the national average for auto insurance, but rates vary dramatically depending on several unique factors.