It’s a growing trend in the auto industry for vehicles to have new automated safety features. A common one is …
Monthly Archive
for: ‘July, 2011’
Tips for bicycle commuters braving the summer heat
As the nation swelters under a nearly-unbearable dome of heat, many may wonder if the temperature will ever drop enough to allow for a comfortable bike ride… That day is bound to come, and when it does, fitsugar.com has a few tips toward getting to work via bicycle.
Jaws of Life in Napa given grant for stronger, quicker rescues
Vehicles are being made of stronger, more light-weight metals every year, which makes it take degrees longer for rescue crews …
Pre-collision systems being developed by Toyota with an aim at decreasing pedestrian deaths
What if your car knew if you were beginning to have a heart attack, and effectively took over control of …
Traffic circle in Spring Creek, Nevada wins regional award
Last summer, transportation officials in Spring Creek, Nevada proposed the creation of a traffic circle to help ease congestion after the death of a pedestrian. A few vocal members of the public expressed their displeasure and disagreement with the idea, but officials persevered. Recently, that perseverence was rewarded.
Study shows older generation may be safer drivers when kids in car
Over-protective parents may want to surrender to their own parents the responsibility of driving their children after a recent study …
Cell phones not the only culprit, dogs also cause driver distraction
It’s a common site during the summer months—a vehicle cruising down the road with a canine sticking its head out …
Low-speed collisions could be halted with Volvo’s automatic brakes
In 2010 Volvo added a feature to their XC60 mid-size sport-utility vehicle that could cut down low-speed crashed by 25 …
Could peer-to-peer communication amongst vehicles decrease freeway pile-ups?
Those who have ever been startled by happening upon an accident in the roadway will quickly understand the possible use of a …
Nevada DOT tests merge signals on I-80 in Reno
Transportation officials are hoping to make merging a little easier during a construction project on Interstate 80 in Reno, Nevada. But they’re asking motorists to exercise a little patience.
