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Driving While Drunk Can Now Be Prevented PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 17 December 2008 04:00

No matter how many advertisements and campaigns have been done by various individuals, groups, or organizations to increase the awareness of the public on driving while drunk, people still tend to get behind the wheel of a vehicle despite the fact that they are already intoxicated. In fact, drunk driving has been one of the major causes of vehicle mishaps, accidents, crashes, and collisions that have resulted to deaths and injuries of drivers and pedestrians alike.

At present, there has been a new kind of technology that has been presented to the public. It is an anti-drunk driving technology and has been foreseen to become a major factor to help out reduce the high number of deaths and injuries caused by the results drunk driving.

“A Nation Without Drunk Driving.” This is a symposium that will be sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, or known as MADD as part of the International DUI (meaning Driving Under the Influence) Technology Symposium that would be held on the 19th and the 20th of this month in Albuquerque, Canada. During this symposium, the latest innovations to help out lessen the number of drunk drivers would be showcased. The list would include alcohol-detecting sensors and anklet devices. These actually test the alcohol levels in the skin so much so that the ignition on their vehicles would lock up in case they do detect that a driver is drunk. All these innovations and technologies would be presented by researchers, law enforcement officers, and criminal justice people.

According to Paul Marques, Ph. D., “We have technological solutions that can very likely save lives – it is time we started fully using them. Most states and communities could employ this technology right away and see immediate benefits in reducing impaired driving. But they are not doing it.” Marque is a senior research scientist with PIRE Public Services Research Institute.

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Carol Mitchel is an executive assistant in one of the leading automotive magazine in Los Angeles, California. She is a certified car lover and loves extreme sports.

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Defensive Driving PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 13 December 2008 14:00
There are many different aspects that are taught during defensive driving training.

They range from simple techniques, such as slowing down when approaching a stationary school bus, to more advanced techniques that teach the driver to control a vehicle that has started to lose control in slippery road conditions.

Defensive driving is not just for those people who have had a court order to attend a course after receiving a traffic offence. Defensive driving will benefit almost anyone who operates a motor vehicle.

Many defensive driving courses are held at local race tracks where the students are safe in the knowledge that there aren"t any other road users to contend with.

The courses involve car handling skills, by driving through cones placed at varying spaces whilst approaching at various speeds.

Other tests involve sudden braking on slippery surfaces and cornering on equally slippery surfaces.

Drivers are also taught how to react when unusual events occur, such as a child running out onto the road to chase a ball.

Many defensive driving courses have specially modified vehicles that are designed to allow the occupants to experience the effects of lost driver control through a skid.

It is through this knowledge of how a car can lose control, and the specialist advice that they are taught that the driver learns to handle the situation if it occurs.

Defensive driving courses teach, first and foremost, how to avoid certain circumstances, and then secondly, if these circumstances are unavoidable, they teach the driver the best solution to handle the vehicle safely.

Good driving habits are also a priority in the courses with drivers taught to allow sufficient room between themselves and the cars they are following to stop safely in an emergency braking situation.

For anyone who is considering attending a defensive driving course, it is wise to check first with the local authorities for advice on which providers offer the best services.

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Driving Tips To Help You To Pollute Less PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 29 November 2008 04:00

We"ve all been told to drive defensively and watch out for the "other guy" on the road, but what exactly should we be doing? What should we be watching out for? Here are some good driving tips to help you better understand defensive driving and how to avoid having an accident.

What If?

While driving on the highway, or in the city, always be aware of your surroundings. Scan the road ahead of you and check your rear-view mirror behind you. Look for possible road hazards. A good way to do this is to play a game of "what if". What if the driver in front of me slams on their brakes? What if the driver on my right runs this stop sign? What if this guy doesn"t look and backs out of his parking spot while I"m going down the aisle? By thinking ahead and anticipating what the other guy might do, you can be better prepared in these situations.

Keep your own vehicle well maintained. Defensive driving really begins at home. Be sure you keep your own vehicle maintained by having it serviced on a consistent basis. Pay special attention to the tires, brakes, windshield wipers and lights. Keep your windows and mirrors cleaned off, especially in snow and ice.

Intersections

Be sure you know the driving rules for intersections. Always use your turn signal when approaching an intersection. Don"t make the other guy guess what you might do next. When you approach any intersection, be sure you have your foot over the brake just in case something unexpected happens. Be prepared for it. Only start through the intersection when it is clear. Never assume it is just because you have the green light.

Stopping

Your vehicle’s weight determines how long it takes you to come to a stop. The heavier your car weighs, the longer it will take you to stop. A good rule of thumb is that at 65 MPH it will take the length of a football field to come to a stop.

Don"t be fooled by having ABS brakes. ABS will help prevent your car from spinning out and locking up during a panic stop. They don"t make you come to a stop any quicker.

One thousand one.

A very good driving tip is the two-second rule when following someone in front of you. When someone in front of you passes a fixed object, like a mile marker or road sign, count off how long it takes before you pass the same object. If it is sooner than two seconds then you are following too closely. Slow down and back off a little.

In bad weather conditions you need to increase the time to three seconds. This includes driving in:

• Fog
• Rain
• Snow
• Smoke
• Driving behind a motorcycle
• Driving behind a big truck
• Driving at night

Big Trucks

Stay well behind big trucks on the highway. Remember, if you can"t see the driver in their side mirror, then they can"t see you. Stay out of the blind spots.

Be careful when you see a big truck attempting to make a wide right turn. Never try to pass them in the right lane.

These driving tips can help everyone avoid potentially dangerous situations and possible accidents. Put them into use and constantly be aware of the "other guy". It will help keep you safe while out on the roads and highways.

Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Driving Tips

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