Commercial trucking accidents can result
from driver distraction, driver fatigue, improperly secured load, excessive speed, careless or reckless driving, and driver intoxication.
There are many causes of 18 - wheeler accidents, ranging
from driver distraction to accidents due to fatigue or accidents due to driving while intoxicated (DWI).
Not exact matches
To bridge the gap, a slew of devices,
from smart sunglasses to dashboard - mounted head - up displays, offer to help
drivers navigate traffic, avoid
distractions, and stay alert behind the wheel.
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.
But Mr. Schaller's hefty fees have been criticized by
drivers and passengers who say they are being unfairly targeted, and
from transportation experts — including supporters of congestion pricing — who view them as unrealistic and an unhelpful
distraction as they lobby for a congestion pricing plan in Albany.
While all
distractions impair a
driver to some degree, texting while driving draws eyes away
from the road for longer than fiddling with the radio or even dialing on a cell phone.
With applications and services such as Facebook and Twitter gaining priority in many people's lives, Ford added MyFord
Driver Connect to its SYNC service to retrieve information from these and other Web sites and software via voice commands or steering wheel controls, thereby hopefully minimizing driver distra
Driver Connect to its SYNC service to retrieve information
from these and other Web sites and software via voice commands or steering wheel controls, thereby hopefully minimizing
driver distra
driver distraction.
In addition, a 17 - inch touch screen in the center console points to a future of computer — human interaction, although one that may allow for too many
driver distractions ranging
from radio to GPS route - plotting.
Thanks to the 381 hp and 401 lb - ft of torque put out by its 5.7 - liter V - 8 and the 8 - speed automatic its mated to, cruising is a blissful experience, what with luxury - car insulation, a commanding driving position, and few
distractions from the
driver's perch.
Meanwhile, among the findings
from NHTSA's first nationally - representative telephone survey on
driver distraction released earlier this year, more than three - quarters of
drivers reported that they are willing to answer calls on all, most, or some trips.
More regularly used features such as media and phone can now be fully operated
from the new steering wheel controls in combination with the Interactive
Driver Display helping to reduced driver distra
Driver Display helping to reduced
driver distra
driver distraction.
It all sounds crazy and overly complicated, but these systems are surprisingly intuitive
from the start and play an important role in minimizing clutter and
driver distraction.
I recognize that this was done as a safety feature to prevent
distraction from drivers trying to watch video while driving, however, there could be safe guards in place to minimize this
from happening, such as disabling HDMI controls
from the steering wheel while in drive, as well as lane - monitoring while HDMI in drive is activated to alert the
driver if unexpected lane shifts are occurring, and in that case, a fail - safe could disable video until the car is in park again.
Using state - of - the - art
driver eye - tracking and 3 - D hand - gesture recognition, HCD - 14 Genesis is able to recognize
driver commands free
from the
distractions associated with manual controls.
For this reason, the cabin of the McLaren P1 is fully focused on the
driver, and is clear
from clutter and
distraction as these first images show.
Every time the
driver looks away
from the road, it's a
distraction, and there's a brief period of re-acclimation when the eyes return to the road.
Alfa say the interior design «allows the
driver to keep everything under control without
distractions from controls that would be superfluous on this type of car».
Sync and other similar devices are drawing more scrutiny
from U.S. regulators who are studying the impact of
driver distraction on highway fatalities and injuries.
The information, which is rendered captivating through powerful, high - impact graphics, allows the
driver to keep everything under control without
distractions from controls that would be superfluous on this type of car.
The Bergan Auto Harness
from Coastal Pet Products is meant to minimize driving
distractions and protect a
driver and dog in the event of an accident.
It prevents the dog
from moving around in the car and causing a
distraction for the
driver.
«Will the glare
from five square miles of mirrors create a
distraction for highway
drivers?
While there are many factors that lead to
driver distraction, it doesn't make much sense to have built - in features of a car that require the
driver to look away
from the road.
Our personal injury and truck accident attorneys explore litigation arising
from accidents caused by truck
driver distractions and fatigue.
The
driver had an obligation to drive safely and protect pedestrians
from harm, regardless of any
distractions that may have been present.
When questioned about the possibility of recalling affected models again, representatives
from Chrysler made it clear that they are not interested in fixing the vehicles, adding that they believe that the «tragic accidents were caused by factors like excessive speed and
driver distraction.»
If not paying attention or
from fatigue or a
distraction, a truck
driver may merge into a lane where a motorist is advancing.
In many situations, gathering evidence of
driver distraction is far
from simple.
If you have been involved in a car accident, motorcycle accident, truck accident, or any other type of motor vehicle accident that was caused by
driver distraction, immediately contact a Scranton auto accident attorney
from our law firm.
Texting while driving, using cell phones or electronic devices, eating, talking with passengers or other
distractions can divert the attention of the
driver from the road.
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distractions that are staples in today's teenage culture.
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