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Bad Weather: Bad Drivers
Researchers and
statisticians found that 24%
of all crashes occur during
adverse weather conditions,
including ice, snow, and
rain. The research showed
that most drivers do not
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Slowing Down Speeders
Engineers have developed new
pavement markings that give
drivers the illusion that
the car is moving faster
than it really is. The
markings, called optical
speed bars, are series of
lines painted at decreasing
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Traffic Reports From Your Cell Phone
Real-time cell phone use
data can now be turned into
better travel information.
The new system, being tested
in some states, follows the
movement of cell phone
signals from one cell tower
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Saving Gas, Saving Money
Using a mathematical model,
transportation engineers can
design optimum traffic light
timing patterns for the
fewest stops and driving
delays. Improving traffic
flow would decrease fuel
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Human Factors Research Suggests Ways to Keep Drivers Alert
The human factor -- such as the lag in reaction to unforeseen events -- is the primary cause of road accidents. Researchers are now experimenting with WiFi technology to make cars talk to each ... > more -
Civil Engineers Design Disaster Evacuation System
Engineers and computer scientists developed software to coordinate the movement of thousands of cars in case of an emergency evacuation. The tool analyzes traffic flow to create an adaptable model ... > more -
Human Factors Psychologists Study How To Avoid Rear-end Collisions
Psychologists studied the way a trailing driver reacts to a car braking directly in front of theirs and researchers developed an early warning system algorithm to prevent rear end crashes from ... > more -
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Psychologist Uses Driving Simulator To Test The Dangers Of Distraction
Human factors researchers test drivers to measure the risks of driving while distracted. The researchers control the environment by adding turns and changing road conditions, all the while measuring ... > more -
Computer Software Spots Traffic Accidents
Ohio State University scientists have created software that can identify traffic accident hot spots on state roadways. Right now, it is being used by the Ohio State Highway Patrol ... > more -
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Computer Scientists Test Fatigued Driver Behavior
Human factors researchers created a virtual reality environment in order to obtain data on the effects of driving while fatigued. They found that tired drivers alter their steering patterns, from ... > more -
Engineers Create Virtual Crash Test Dummies
Engineers developed a humanlike computerized dummy to improve the analysis of crash safety. The software simulates a crash in three dimensions, allowing researchers to view injuries from different ... > more -
Automotive Engineers Team Up to Improve Energy-Saving Technology
Mechanical and electrical engineers at DaimlerChrysler, General Motors and BMW have jointly developed a hybrid-vehicle technology that shuts the internal combustion engine off when the vehicle stops. ... > more -
Engineers And Computer Scientists Use Computers To Simulate Car Crashes
Engineers created a 3-D crash simulator to increase their understanding of automobile safety. The software enables users to view cars and crashes from any angle, and to remove specific sections of ... > more -
Ergonomists Find New Tires Provide More Control When Replaced In Rear
Ergonomists found that when replacing a vehicle's tires, the two newest tires should be placed in the rear in order to avoid oversteer and hydroplaning. Oversteer is when the rear tires slip out, ... > more
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