While there are fewer vehicles on the road, visibility is greatly reduced and the number of intoxicated or
fatigued drivers on the roadways increases almost 10 fold.
California enacted a resolution that proclaimed April 6, 2005 as Drowsy Driver Awareness Day in response to the number of
fatigued drivers on the roadways.
No other car can so thoroughly destroy a race circuit before turning around and coddling
its fatigued driver on the interstate journey home.
Not exact matches
For example, truck
drivers can wear a «Smart Cap,» literally a hat with sensors in it, that helps keep tabs
on their levels of alertness, reducing the risk of accidents due to
fatigue or falling asleep behind the wheel.
What it is: Called the EMIRAI3 xAUTO, the car can assist with driving and parking, detect
driver fatigue and recommend a nearby rest stop, and show objects
on a screen display that are 10 meters ahead.
This Breathalyzer - style product would access digital health technology to determine
driver fitness based
on fatigue.
Mr. Schumer, a New York Democrat, said crashes caused by
fatigue on the roads are occurring too frequently, along with cases of
drivers falsifying logbooks.
The Thames Valley Police, it seems, are having serious problems with the M40, as the majority of accidents involving injury (and sometimes death) or serious damage
on this notably
driver - unfriendly motorway appear to be related to
drivers becoming
fatigued.
These limitations are designed to prevent truck and bus
drivers from becoming
fatigued while driving, and require that
drivers take a work break and have a sufficient off - duty rest period before returning to
on - duty status.
We're also cracking down
on fatigue among truck and automobile
drivers.
Subaru concentrated
on steering that doesn't require the sort of minute corrections that can
fatigue the
driver, Tenn says, and the engineers succeeded.
FMCSA is responsible for regulating both industries and — along with its state law enforcement partners — ensuring company and
driver compliance with federal safety regulations, including
driver on - duty and driving time limits to prevent
fatigue, commercial
driver's licenses rules, medical qualifications, drug and alcohol testing, hazardous materials safety standards and others.
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.
Although it still misses out
on autonomous emergency braking and active cruise control — changes expected in an update later this year — the six airbags (including full - length side curtains), Bosch - sourced stability and traction control,
driver fatigue monitoring, hill - descent control, hill - hold assist, tyre - pressure monitoring, and anti-lock brakes with brake assist are notable inclusions.
Some other features
on the Octavia include sunroof, 12 - way electrically adjustable
driver seat with memory function, hands - free parking system, TPMS, 8 airbags with ABS, EBD, Traction Control, Hill Hold, ESP,
driver fatigue detection system.
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 new Attention Assist detects
driver fatigue and warns him / her with an acoustic signal and a visual message
on the instrument cluster recommending a break from driving
Attention Assist studies patterns in the
driver's fine steering adjustments, can identify
fatigue and drowsiness, chiming and flashing a coffee cup icon
on the instrument panel.
Then there are options such as adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist that are designed to relieve
driver fatigue on longer trips.
It is most useful
on long drives
on motorways, or roads with less traffic as it reduces
driver fatigue and ensures that the vehicle stays within the speed limits.
It is most useful
on long drives
on motorways or roads with less traffic as it reduces
driver fatigue.
The
driver and front passenger can enjoy a massage from the seats, helping ease back
fatigue on long drives, and those seats can be heated and cooled as well.
Other highlights of the latest Subaru Forester include the company's EyeSight
Driver Assist Technology, which alerts the driver of distractions and fatigue while on the road, and is standard on all - new Fore
Driver Assist Technology, which alerts the
driver of distractions and fatigue while on the road, and is standard on all - new Fore
driver of distractions and
fatigue while
on the road, and is standard
on all - new Foresters.
I talked about the lack of dive after that panic - braking move, but while body roll remains present, it's much more reduced over previous models — thanks in no small part to available magnetic dampers — making for less
driver and passenger
fatigue on longer drives.
Some other features
on the Octavia include
Driver Fatigue Detection System, ambient lighting, rearview camera, hands - free parking system and 8 airbags.
It can potentially help lessen
driver fatigue and create a more confident driving experience — especially for
drivers who experience heavy highway traffic
on a daily basis.
Multicontour seats with Active Motion help to reduce
driver and first - row passenger
fatigue with a subtle rolling massage pattern and a new heated steering wheel will keep your hands from freezing
on those cold days.
The N - TEC special - edition (for it will not be offered once the Ti arrives mid-2018) in addition to ST - L features has 19 - inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, auto -
on headlights, panoramic glass roof, rain - sensing wipers, dual - zone climate control, blind - spot monitoring, park assist,
driver fatigue warning, rear cross-traffic alert and mood lighting.
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.
Even with the optional Bilstein sport suspension and rear LSD, the Miata's ride retains its composure and a level of comfort that will keep the person in the passenger seat happy, and not
fatigue the person in the
driver's seat
on longer trips.
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.
This feature may seem more opulent than functional, but the massagers can help reduce
driver fatigue and backaches
on a long drive.
You also get seatbelt warning lights, three ISOFIX child car seat mounting points
on the second row of seats and a
driver fatigue monitor that will warn you to take a break if you've been behind the wheel for too long.
Other features
on offer are dual - zone automatic climate control, sunroof, leather seat upholstery, LED ambient lighting,
Driver Fatigue Detection System, cruise control, rearview camera and hands - free parking system.
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.
A
Driver Alert System to detect
fatigue is also standard
on the Comfortline equipment level and above.
According to the company, the torsion suspension hitch takes the inertia out between truck and trailer by up to 90 %, which greatly decreases wear and tear
on vehicles and trailers, ultimately improving ride quality and decreasing
driver fatigue.
Neither my
driver's
fatigue nor the amount of petrol in the tank are cause for concern; thanks to the ample amount of time
on the clock I can plan for an overnight stop just south of Paris, where I should also be able to refuel.
Often, these regulations are ignored, resulting in
driver fatigue, distraction, and an increased risk to other vehicles
on the road.
Though semi-truck
drivers are often trained to avoid hazardous and dangerous situations, they are often
on the road for long periods of time and can become very
fatigued.
Fatigue impacts truck
drivers in ways that can be dangerous or disastrous to themselves and other individuals
on the roadways.
Scheduling
drivers on trips that exceed federal sleep regulations or allowing
drivers continue driving while
fatigued — generally past the legal limit
on hours of driving per day
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.
This regulation exists to make sure that
fatigued and overworked truck
drivers aren't putting others at risk of harm
on our freeways.
Fatigue, talking
on a cell phone or to passengers in the vehicle, text messaging, changing the radio station, or tending to children in the back seat can cause
drivers to become distracted.
Their inability to come to stop quickly is often a leading factor of many truck crashes especially when other motorists are driving erratically or the trucker is negotiating slippery, wet or icy road surface conditions.Faulty truck brakes and defective tires cause many accident fatalities as does
fatigue by truck
drivers hurrying to deliver their load
on schedule.
If necessary, we recover the
on - board black box data recorder and check diesel fuel receipts to create a time line to see if
driver fatigue or excessive speeding was a factor in the accident.
Truck
driver fatigue is a major problem in New Mexico and throughout the United States, and it is one of the leading causes of accidents and fatalities
on American highways.
The sheer amount of semi-truck traffic presents a danger to other
drivers on the highways, and the long distances that semi-trucks often travel exacerbate truck maintenance or
driver fatigue issues that may occur
on the road.