Video of a deadly self-driving vehicle crash in suburban Phoenix shows a pedestrian walking from a darkened area onto a street just moments before an Uber SUV strikes her.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Mar 22, 2018
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Nearly 90 percent of older drivers do not make inexpensive adaptations to their vehicles that can improve safety and extend their time behind the wheel, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. ...
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Nov 29, 2017
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In the wake of car- and truck-based attacks around the world, most recently in New York City, cities are scrambling to protect busy pedestrian areas and popular events. It's extremely difficult to prevent vehicles from being ...
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Nov 3, 2017
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Getting a laugh may not help get the road safety message across, with a new QUT study showing humorous driver sleepiness advertisements can get lost in translation.
Social Sciences
Oct 12, 2017
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Drivers aren't as cautious approaching a railway level crossing compared to a road intersection despite the greater risk of fatality if a collision occurs, a new QUT study has found.
Other
Oct 11, 2017
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Confusion over what is a "safe following distance" has QUT road safety researchers calling for a standardised definition to prevent tailgating.
Other
Oct 11, 2017
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Drivers find it difficult to ignore a ringing phone but they do ignore the dangers, with a new QUT study revealing almost 50 per cent believe locating and answering a ringing phone is not as risky as talking and texting.
Social Sciences
Sep 7, 2017
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Drivers respond to emergencies more slowly and severely in semi-automated cars, according to a new study in the Journal of Safety Research. The authors of the study, from Clemson University in the US, say we will need new ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
May 8, 2017
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Drivers who slow down while using mobile phones have the potential to increase on-road conflicts, a new QUT study warns.
Social Sciences
Apr 11, 2017
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A UWA study found strict enforcement of the speed limit could be bad for road safety by making drivers focus on their speed rather than hazards.
Social Sciences
Jan 17, 2017
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