Older adults prefer videos to learn driver assistance tech
Most cars today come with technology to make driving easier and safer. But older drivers don't often use them. Interactive video tutorials may change that.
April 23, 2020 • ~8 min
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Phone distraction injuries spiked at Pokémon Go launch
Head and neck injuries related to phone distraction are on the rise, researchers report. They found a couple notable spikes in the last 20 years, too.
Dec. 6, 2019 • ~2 min
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Working memory may play role in teen car crash risk
"Not all young drivers crash. So we thought, what is it about those who are crashing? It could be related to variability in working memory development."
Sept. 16, 2019 • ~7 min
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Driver-assist tech could save lives and lots of money
If all cars in the US had driver assist technology like blind-spot monitoring and lane-departure warning, it could prevent a whole lot of crashes.
Sept. 5, 2019 • ~3 min
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Isolation may follow when older adults stop driving
Losing the independence of driving themselves around can leave older adults in isolation, a new study shows.
Aug. 30, 2019 • ~2 min
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Can color-changing road signs make night driving safer?
A new reflective film could pave the way for color-changing road signs. They would light up at night to better grab drivers' attention.
Aug. 23, 2019 • ~3 min
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Trusting a self-driving car hinges on timing
It's easier to trust a self-driving car if we know what it's going to do ahead of time.
June 26, 2019 • ~3 min
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Self-driving cars could make for more pollution
There should be "much higher energy efficiency targets are required for self-driving cars," new research suggests.
April 19, 2019 • ~3 min
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Distracted drivers are 29X more likely to crash in work zones
Highway work zone crashes happen every 5.4 minutes. New measures could help keep drivers focused and workers safe.
March 6, 2019 • ~3 min
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