News tagged with vehicle crashes
New U of M video game teaches consequences of distracted driving
Being in a life-threatening vehicle crash due to distracted driving teaches a painful lesson, but makers of the new video game Distraction Dodger hope there is a much safer way to teach the same lesson.
Feb 01, 2012 |
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GM says electric Volt is safe despite fires
General Motors insisted Monday that its Chevrolet Volt is safe to drive despite the launch of a government probe after three of the Volt's electric batteries caught fire following safety tests.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Nov 28, 2011 |
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Stronger teen graduated driver licensing program show mixed results for involvement in fatal crashes
The use of stronger graduated driver licensing programs for 16- to 19-year old drivers in the U.S. that included restrictions on nighttime driving and allowed passengers were associated with a lower incidence of fatal crashes ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 13, 2011 |
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Volkswagen announces 'Temporary Auto Pilot' with advanced features
(PhysOrg.com) -- Volkswagen, as part of the European wide research project HAVEit, has announced the Temporary Auto Pilot (TAP), a set of features added to a car that aids in speed control, lane-assist and ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 27, 2011 |
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Women drivers involved more than men in certain kinds of crashes
(PhysOrg.com) -- While men and women often disagree about which gender has better driving skills, a new study by the University of Michigan may shed some light on the debate.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jun 10, 2011 |
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New study: Medical and financial impact of drug-related poisonings treated in US EDs
Over the past decade, drug-related poisonings have been on the rise in the United States. In fact, in many states drug-related poisoning deaths have now surpassed motor vehicle crash fatalities to become the ...
Mar 01, 2011 |
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CDC: Seat belt use reaches 85 percent
(AP) -- Nearly six in seven U.S. adults now wear seat belts, an increase in driver safety that health officials say has helped cut motor vehicle deaths and injuries.
Jan 04, 2011 |
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Obesity increases risk of death in severe vehicle crashes, study shows
Moderately and morbidly obese persons face many health issues -- heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, gallbladder disease and others.
Dec 21, 2010 |
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Mental Stress Doesn't Distract Young Drivers at the Wheel
Teen drivers are four times more likely to be involved in motor vehicle crashes than older drivers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but anxiety and depression do not play a role in teen motor ...
May 18, 2010 |
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Air bags not a risk to pregnant women in motor vehicle crashes, study finds
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new ground-breaking study from University of Washington researchers has found that air bags do not seem to elevate risk of most potential adverse outcomes during pregnancy.
Dec 22, 2009 |
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Association of tight glycemic control with road crashes in diabetic patients
A study from Canada published this week in PLoS Medicine suggests an association between tighter glycemic control and an increased risk of a motor vehicle crash in diabetic adults. Using a population-based case control analys ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dec 08, 2009 |
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Weight loss reduces sleep problems in obese men
Weight loss reduces obstructive sleep apnoea in obese men, with the greatest effect seen in patients with severe disease, according to new research published in the British Medical Journal today.
Dec 04, 2009 |
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Motor vehicle crashes more common among young drivers who engage in self-harm behaviors
Drivers who engaged in self-harm were at increased risk of motor vehicle crashes, even after controlling for psychological distress and substance abuse, found a study of 18 871 Australian drivers published in CMAJ (Canadian Me ...
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Ford to put air bags into back seat belts of SUV (w/ Video)
(AP) -- Air bags have long been mounted in the steering wheel, dashboard and sides of vehicles. Now, they're in the seat belts. Ford Motor Co. plans to introduce seat belt-mounted air bags in the back seat ...
Nov 05, 2009 |
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Child safety seat education needs an extra boost
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children despite the widespread availability of effective child passenger restraint systems (CPRSs) such as child safety seats. However, even when provided with free ...
Oct 10, 2009 |
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