Sentences with phrase «for fatigued drivers»

Therefore, trucking companies should be more proactive in identifying risks for fatigued drivers and handling them to reduce their liability.

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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.

Furthermore, drowsy or fatigued drivers are responsible for an estimated 56,000 crashes annually with more than 40,000 of them resulting in fatal and non-fatal injuries.

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.

These schedules increased both the risk of fatigue - related crashes and long - term health problems for drivers.

Both are aimed at drivers and use photochromic polarising technology for reduced eye fatigue — a technology the company pioneered.

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.

«Reducing driver fatigue is something that shouldn't be limited to luxury vehicles, especially as Americans are making longer commutes and looking for alternatives to flying for business trips or family vacations,» said Carolin.

In classic Mercedes - Benz style, the always - evolving safety leader has outdone themselves once again incorporating emergency communications, advanced airbags, stability / traction control, and Attention Assist, which automatically monitors the driver for fatigue.

Tired drivers, meanwhile, are taken care of by the fatigue warning system, which looks out for driving behaviours indicative of someone who needs a break.

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 fatigue detection system, which Volkswagen is introducing for the first time in this class, is continually active; it detects reduced driver concentration and warns the driver with an acoustic signal; a visual message also appears in the instrument cluster recommending that the driver should take a break from driving.

Cruise Control and Speed Limiter maintains the current speed without the need for continued use of the accelerator pedal, helping to reduce driver fatigue.

Gehling said that the addition of a Luxury Package (adding LED headlights and DRLs, Alcantara upholstery and an electric glass roof for $ 3300) and a Driver Assistance Package (bringing an upgraded Discover Media system with sat - nav (a first for Polo) and reversing camera, front and rear acoustic parking sensors and Driver Fatigue Detection system for $ 1700) will also benefit customers» hip pockets.

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.

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.

A host of new standard technology and features have been packed into the GTI for the first time, including start / stop, Driver Fatigue Detection, Driving Profile Selection / Adaptive Chassis Control, Multi-collision brake, Extended Electronic Differential Lock (XDL), ESP Sport, progressive steering and Discover Media satellite navigation.

The front seats feature high - tension lightweight seat frames for improved performance in collisions, and a multi-firmness seat pad to help reduce driver fatigue over long distances.

A phosphor converter transforms it into white light suitable for roadway use with a colour temperature of 5,500 Kelvin — ideal conditions for the human eye that enable the driver to recognise contrast more easily and help to prevent fatigue.

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 lane - keeping system ties into a system that reports possible fatigue or impairment to the driver — long a Mercedes staple and a nice feature for long road trips.

For just # 1055 more than before, it's quicker — without affecting fuel economy or emissions, says Jaguar — and, like the rest of the revised XJ range, benefits from an improved infotainment system with a larger, 10in touchscreen featuring pinch and zoom, 4G wi - fi for up to eight devices and new driver aids including lane departure warning with lane - keeping assistance, forward detection warning and fatigue sensiFor just # 1055 more than before, it's quicker — without affecting fuel economy or emissions, says Jaguar — and, like the rest of the revised XJ range, benefits from an improved infotainment system with a larger, 10in touchscreen featuring pinch and zoom, 4G wi - fi for up to eight devices and new driver aids including lane departure warning with lane - keeping assistance, forward detection warning and fatigue sensifor up to eight devices and new driver aids including lane departure warning with lane - keeping assistance, forward detection warning and fatigue sensing.

Further credit must be given to Cadillac for its electric steering setup, which is both responsive and perfectly weighted, reducing driver fatigue during longer jaunts.

Several hours behind the wheel will not leave drivers feeling fatigued and begging for a break from the road.

In 1998, when the E38 received its mid-life facelift, BMW introduced the continuous - motion Active Comfort Seat technology to improve comfort and reduce fatigue for the driver and front passenger.

A tired driver is not good for business, so the Metris does its best to keep fatigue at bay.

New features for the facelifted model include an alarm system across the range, Driver Fatigue Detection System, a dipping passenger - side mirror for reversing (N / A Trendline), rear map lights, electrically adjustable driver's seat and heated front seats (Highline Driver Fatigue Detection System, a dipping passenger - side mirror for reversing (N / A Trendline), rear map lights, electrically adjustable driver's seat and heated front seats (Highline driver's seat and heated front seats (Highline only).

A phosphor converter transforms it into white light suitable for roadway use with a color temperature of 5,500 Kelvin — ideal conditions for the human eye that enable the driver to recognize contrast more easily and help to prevent fatigue.

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.

For added protection while traversing wooded trails, the vehicle features front and rear brush guards, and nerf bars; and the units standard EPS and Engine Breaking System (EBS) provides less driver fatigue and easier descents even under load.

Driver assistance technology includes adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning with brake support; enhanced park assist for backing into a perpendicular parking spot and pulling into and out of a parallel parking spot; lane - keep alert and assist (to warn, then nudge the car back into lane); driver fatigue alert; blind spot detection; auto high beams; and a hands - free foot - activated lifDriver assistance technology includes adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning with brake support; enhanced park assist for backing into a perpendicular parking spot and pulling into and out of a parallel parking spot; lane - keep alert and assist (to warn, then nudge the car back into lane); driver fatigue alert; blind spot detection; auto high beams; and a hands - free foot - activated lifdriver fatigue alert; blind spot detection; auto high beams; and a hands - free foot - activated liftgate.

Subaru calls its DriverFocus a «state of the art, segment - first» safety system that uses facial recognition technology in the 2019 Subaru Forester to watch for signs of driver fatigue or distraction and works with the company's EyeSight active safety suite to reduce the chance of a crash.

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.

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.

Truck drivers suffer from chronic fatigue for a variety of reasons.

Truck driver fatigue is the number one cause for truck accidents due to the error of the truck driver, followed closely by abuse of alcohol and other drugs.

A: Some common causes of truck accidents include inadequate / improper training as to driving technique, safety issues and defensive driving; driver fatigue; a truck's characteristics and capabilities (such as limits associated with acceleration, braking and visibility); distracted driving; failure to account for weather or road conditions; drug or alcohol use by the driver; speeding; mechanical failure; defective parts; and improper loading or overloading the truck.

Additionally, trucking companies are responsible for ensuring drivers operate safely and not while fatigued.

The trucking company: Many trucking companies set aggressive schedules for their drivers, which is why driver fatigue is such a common cause of truck accidents.

Fatigued Drivers: Truck drivers, by law, are prohibited from driving for extended periods oDrivers: Truck drivers, by law, are prohibited from driving for extended periods odrivers, by law, are prohibited from driving for extended periods of time.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports truck driver fatigue is a well - known crash risk.

But they unfortunately do happen for a variety of reasons including: the bus driver being in a hurry trying to meet a schedule (set by his / her employer), driver fatigue (owing to scheduling), carelessness or distracted driving, poor or hazardous road conditions or poor and negligent maintenance of the bus or owing to the poor mechanical condition of the bus.

If the driver had a record of irresponsible driving, including previous accidents involving fatigue, the employer might also be responsible for negligent hiring or negligent entrustment.

Drivers may also be considered impaired for other reasons, including fatigue, a physical disability, or driving without a license.

At Breakstone, White & Gluck, our Boston truck accident lawyers proudly assist victims of driver fatigue accidents with seeking compensation for their injuries and damages.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) passed fatigue - fighting regulations for truck drivers in 2014.

The Department of Transportation has introduced mandatory maximum working hours for truckers since they have proven that fatigued drivers are unable stay alert enough to handle the numerous road hazards they face while driving.

Commercial truck drivers may not drive more than 11 hours a day or 70 hours a week, and there's a good reason for that — driver fatigue is the number one cause of accidents involving commercial trucks.

Our legal team successfully argued the driver of the tractor - trailer was negligent and reckless for driving fatigued.