Sentences with phrase «on driver behavior»

The new approach sought to reduce crash losses by focusing not only on driver behavior and crash prevention but also on reducing injury risk during crashes and mitigating the consequences after crashes by, for example, decreasing the likelihood of fuel leaks that could lead to postcrash fires.

The agency will also initiate new research on driver behavior and the placement and design of floor pedals in an effort to identify strategies that can reduce pedal misapplication.

Like the FHWA, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration works with other USDOT agencies to reduce work zone incidents through educational exchanges, grants to states and intensive research on driver behavior.

Research on driver behavior and traffic safety is conducted by NHTSA to develop the most efficient and effective means of bringing about safety improvements.

Not exact matches

For example, Uber not only requires the customer to rate their driver after their ride but also has the driver give a rating to the passenger based on their behavior.

By avoiding the above myths and focusing on key drivers of customer behavior, customer - experience practitioners can have a positive impact on every facet of their company, including the bottom line.

Uber admitted, however, that it is considering increased monitoring of driver behavior and is using a pilot program in its Houston operations to check on drivers using GPS data and the accelerometer in drivers» smartphones.

The company says it is considering sending dashboard phone mounts to drivers accused of texting while driving, and installed passenger - facing mirrors in the backseats of operators in Seattle based on evidence it causes riders to «self - moderate» their behavior.

Mr. Kalanick himself was caught on a video, which quickly went viral, in which he told one of Uber's drivers that «some people just don't want to take responsibility» for their own behavior, using an obscenity.

It's important that drivers and all members of the public know the warning signs for trafficking and are empowered with the knowledge on how to report suspicious behavior.»

Trump's rant about protests and other sports - related topics on Friday started a weekend - long tweetstorm in which the president commented on NBA athletes, an NHL visit to the White House, and, eventually, the behavior of NASCAR drivers.

It might be something the teacher is doing that may be inappropriate, a dangerous thing the bus driver is doing, or a risky behavior on the part of your child's friends.

Parents have the greatest influence on their teen's behavior, so it's best to be honest and upfront about what it takes to be a safe driver.

The basic idea is that charging a fee at peak traffic times can influence driver behavior so not everyone ends up on the same spit of asphalt, in the same way that hotels and airlines raise prices during holidays to manage limited inventories.

Research into driving behavior has produced a three - way disconnect between scientists who study it, legislators who regulate it and drivers who talk on the phone.

With the nation baking in the August heat and its highways packed with vacationers, the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation has just released its first - ever survey of aggressive behavior behind the wheel: Nearly 80 percent of U.S. drivers say they committed at least one antisocial act on the road in the past year.

Changing drivers» behavior To leverage the potential load of electric vehicles on to the grid in an impactful way, a vast majority of the cars will need to be plugged - in simultaneously, which is to say the cars will need to be aggregated and operated as one.

«At these elevations on Mount Rainier, snow is the major driver of plant behavior, because the annual cycle of flowering and reproducing can not begin until the snow melts,» said Hille Ris Lambers.

«Anger is a driver of violent behavior but it is responsive to anger - focused psychological treatment,» said Novaco, adding that this is one reason why soldiers presenting with PTSD, depression or, most important, both should receive treatment focusing on anger.

The research report is available on the AAA Foundation's website and is part of the annual Traffic Safety Culture Index, which identifies attitudes and behaviors related to driver safety.

Elisabeth Kruegar, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ): «The World Water Scenarios Initiative can help raise awareness about where our behavior is leading to, and can also help to compare trends and different aspects of global change, like the drivers that they identified have an effect on water, and also how water has an effect on the drivers, the feedback between both the drivers and impacts are important.

«Reducing the BAC limit to 0.05 will do nothing to deter the behavior of repeat and high BAC drivers who represent the vast majority of drunk drivers on the nation's roads.»

An adult «driver» on each «bus» leads the walkers, watching for problems along the route, and a «conductor» stays at the back of the group to monitor student behavior.

For school bus drivers, teachers, and transportation supervisors — learn what the building administrator, classroom teacher, and bus driver working together can do to improve student behavior on the ride to and from school.

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But he went on to say that his work with Dr. Darienne Driver, superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, including a positive behavior intervention system, have put the schools on the «right trajectory.»

Actors, racing drivers, and the usual press buzzards swill champagne as the day closes, on best behavior lest their mercurial host with the most, PR boss Geoff Day, toss them out (where the quality of the bubbly drops precipitously).

With an added Driver assistance package, the GLA - Class also features standard Attention Assist, which monitors 70 aspects of driver behavior and alerts drivers visual and audio queues if it detects drowsiness on a longDriver assistance package, the GLA - Class also features standard Attention Assist, which monitors 70 aspects of driver behavior and alerts drivers visual and audio queues if it detects drowsiness on a longdriver behavior and alerts drivers visual and audio queues if it detects drowsiness on a long trip.

Electronic Stability Program (ESP): ESP aids the driver in maintaining vehicle directional stability, providing oversteer and understeer control to maintain vehicle behavior on various road surfaces.

Attention Assist - With attention assist, the Maybach will continuously monitor up to 70 parameters of driving behavior and will automatically alert the driver of drowsiness on long trips.

Standard on all GLC models is Mercedes - Benz's Drive mode selector which allows the driver to adjust the behavior of the SUV, toggling between Eco, Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus modes with a flick.

As advanced as these cars are expected to become, they still can't account for the behavior of other drivers on the road, particularly those who don't pay as much attention on the road when they're driving as they should.

All this adds up to intuitive, on - demand vehicle behavior that faithfully reflects driver intent under all driving conditions, from everyday use to emergency avoidance situations.

Few studies have provided guidance on the calibration of traffic simulation models at work zones and have offered driver behavior parameters that reproduce capacity values observed in the field.

This paper contributes to the existing body of knowledge on work zone traffic simulation by providing separate driver behavior models for heavy vehicles and passenger vehicles at work zones.

The driver behavior models are obtained from field data collected at a work zone on Interstate 44 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Effects of an integrated collision warning system on teenage driver behavior.

S - AWC uses integrated management of these systems to exert high - precision control on drive torque and brake force at each wheel to enhance cornering and stability under all conditions from everyday driving to emergency evasion; thereby producing vehicle behavior that faithfully reflects driver intent.

LaCrosse with eAssist includes an ECO gauge on the instrument panel that continuously responds to driving behavior, enabling the driver to drive with maximum efficiency.

AYC (Active Yaw Control) is the system that controls the driving and braking forces between the left and right wheels by judging accurately both driver operation and vehicle behavior based on information from steering angle, yaw rate, driving torque, braking pressure and wheel speed.

This complex system of electronic traction and driveline control help create intuitive, on - demand vehicle behavior that faithfully reflects driver intent under all driving conditions, from everyday use to emergency avoidance situations.

By constantly tracking driving behavior, Attention Assist keeps tabs on 70 types of on - road behavior and notifies drivers if something seems off.

Soon after drivers begin on their journey, the system creates an individual profile of the driver, recognizing behavior while the driver is fully alert.

Chassis balance was further optimized thanks to the advantages of testing on ice, allowing the test drivers to better analyze and react to the car's behavior while driving.

A few other standard safety features on the 2014 ML350 also include electronic stability program, rain - sensing windshield wipers, adaptive breaking technology, and the first of its kind ATTENTION ASSIST ® that monitors driver behaviors to alert you in case of danger.

The DCCD and VDC systems give drivers quick control over the all - wheel - drive system's behavior, while the SI Drive system puts the power - train on edge for sporty driving.

Over time, the system should help drivers learn more fuel - efficient behavior, requiring them to focus less on the instruments as their skill increases.

While the optional navigation system provides directional assistance, the driver must remain focused on safe driving behavior, including paying attention to traffic and street signs.

Using the intelligence based on accumulated knowledge about a driver's behavior, the system can predict when / where the vehicle is likely to slow down or stop.

And note how Lincoln points out that this is behavior the driver agrees to by activating the system in steps (pictured above); it isn't always - on like anti-skid brakes or the airbags.