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Scientist creates formula for perfect parking

(PhysOrg.com) -- Forget roasting a textbook turkey or perfect present-wrapping this month. The real test of Britons’ mettle will come as we try to park in tight spots on busy roads, with 35 million of us heading ...

Other Sciences / Mathematics

created Dec 11, 2009 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (10) | comments 9

Driving a gas-guzzler? You can still cut fuel costs by nearly half

(PhysOrg.com) -- While driving a fuel-efficient vehicle is the best way to save gas, motorists can still cut fuel consumption nearly in half by driving slower and less aggressively, properly maintaining their ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Sep 08, 2011 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (8) | comments 26 | with audio podcast

Making digital maps more current and accurate

(PhysOrg.com) -- European researchers have designed an innovative new system to help keep motorists on the right track by constantly updating their digital maps and fixing anomalies and errors. Now the partners ...

Technology / Engineering

created Dec 29, 2008 | popularity 3.2 / 5 (5) | comments 1

FBI delves into DMV photos in search for fugitives

(AP) -- In its search for fugitives, the FBI has begun using facial-recognition technology on millions of motorists, comparing driver's license photos with pictures of convicts in a high-tech analysis of ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Oct 13, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Let your fingers do the driving: If you don't hear directions, you can feel them (w/ Video)

If drivers are yakking on cell phones and don't hear spoken instructions to turn left or right from a passenger or navigation system, they still can get directions from devices that are mounted on the steering ...

Technology / Engineering

created Sep 27, 2010 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

IBM looks to take pain out of parking

US technology stalwart IBM and Internet startup Streetline on Wednesday will begin courting cities with a system designed to take the pain out of parking.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Sep 28, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

If it works in London's streets, it can work in our skies

In London, motorists pay a fee to drive into certain parts of the city during peak traffic hours, and the idea has been considered for implementation in New York as well. Now Dr. Itai Ater, an economist from Tel Aviv University's ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Apr 22, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Google Maps tracking traffic flow

Google has invited US motorists to share their progress -- or lack thereof -- with other drivers through the Internet giant's online mapping service linked to smart phones.

Technology / Internet

created Aug 26, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 5

California dreaming: LA imagines life without cars

Los Angeles is famous for its addiction to cars -- whether cruising in their convertibles, or (more often) sitting in monster traffic jams on the freeway, the car is definitely king for Angelenos.

Technology / Other

created Jul 27, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

'Connected' cars new buzzword at IAA fair

Following smartphones and tablet computers, motorists look set to be the next big market for connected devices as automakers wow crowds with the latest Internet-enabled models at the IAA motor show.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Sep 14, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Study finds congestion pricing works best when partnered with land-use planning

What does it take to convince motorists to drive less -- and thereby reduce traffic congestion, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions?

Other Sciences / Other

created Sep 23, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Research warns drivers about most deadly, accident-prone intersections

(PhysOrg.com) -- The difference between an intersection controlled by flashing lights and one controlled by a stop sign can play a big role in accident prevention, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin. ...

Other Sciences / Other

created Dec 20, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Accident app to reduce motorist stress and combat insurance fraud

A new smartphone app that will help to guide stressed motorists through the trauma of a car accident, while potentially saving millions of pounds in fraudulent insurance claims has been recognised for its ...

Technology / Software

created Oct 19, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Driving

Driving is the controlled operation and movement of a land vehicle, such as a car, truck or bus.

Although direct operation of a bicycle and a mounted animal are commonly referred to as riding, such operators are legally considered drivers and are required to obey the rules of the road. Driving over a long distance is referred to as a road trip.

For more information about Driving, read the full article at Wikipedia.
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