Monday, September 15, 2008
A study released in February 1997 by the New England Journal of Medicine might make you put some distance between yourself and drivers busy talking on their cell phones. University of Toronto researchers discovered:
Cell phone users were four to five times more likely to have crashes than non-users.
Cell phone units that allow the hands to be free offer no safety advantage over hand-held units.
The main factor in most motor vehicle collisions is driver inattentiveness.
On ice or snow
Bridges and overpasses freeze first, so always slow down and avoid sudden changes in speed or direction.
Keep windows clear.
Keep your speed steady and slow -- but not so slow that your car gets stuck in deeper snow.
Use your brakes cautiously. Abrupt braking can cause brake lock-up and cause you to lose steering control.
To make Antilock Brakes work correctly, apply constant, firm pressure to the pedal. During an emergency stop, push the brake pedal all the way to the floor, if necessary, even in wet or icy conditions.
If you get stuck in snow, straighten the wheels and accelerate slowly. Avoid spinning the tires. Use sand or cinders under the drive wheels.
In high winds
It is best not to drive a trailer, van or other "high-profile" vehicle in high winds.
If driving in high winds, use extra caution near trailers, vans or vehicles carrying lightweight cargo.
When it rains
Slow down. Roads usually prove more slippery than they would seem.
Turn on your lights. Use the defroster or air conditioner to keep windows and mirrors clear.
When it's foggy
Stay to the right of the roadway.
Turn on your headlights -- day or night -- to low beam.
If you can't see the road's edge, pull off on the right -- well out of the traffic lane -- and turn on the emergency flashers. Wait until visibility improves before you continue.
In a Hailstorm -- Find shelter by driving under an overpass or bridge.
In severe thunderstorms -- Listen to your car radio and be alert.
If you see a tornado -- Never try to outrun a tornado. Get out of the car and find shelter. If you can not get to a safe structure, lie down in a ditch or low area. Lie face down to protect yourself from flying debris and cover the back of your head and neck with your hands. Stay alert for flash floods.
In an approaching Hurricane -- Avoid low areas and do not wait to travel inland.
Each of us likes to think that car crashes are something that happens to the "other guy," not us.
In reality, of course, we all face a certain amount of risk every time we get in our cars. And that risk is significant. There were approximately 267,000 crash incidents reported to ICBC in 2006. Included in those numbers were 78,000 injured victims.
Fortunately, we can improve our odds of avoiding a crash. As drivers, much is within our individual control.
To help you stay out of trouble, we've prepared a number of safe driving tips. Some of these apply year-round (such as using the 2-second rule to keep a safe distance behind the car in front.) Others are seasonal. We tell you how to shop for snow tires or steer your way out of a skid, for example.
Cyclists too can do their share by observing the rules of the road and making safety their top priority. Remember to stop and look in all directions before cycling out of an intersection, driveway or lane. (The majority of children's cycling crashes are caused by the child riding out onto a roadway without looking.) And always wear a bicycle helmet — it's the law in B.C.
So please, use your RoadSense. Read these safe driving tips and start putting them into everyday use.
Monday, September 8, 2008
On the heels of success in those to developing countries Ultra Motor’s Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) is coming to the U. S. and Europe this summer. The eco-friendly and economical urban transporter, the A2B Bicycle, goes for $2,200 and can reach a top speed of 20mph (32kph).
For what is worth, I can do that on a regular bicycle, but the question is for how long?
The bike comes with a tissue-box sized lithium battery that can be charged in a normal electric outlet just like you do with your laptop or mobile phone. Right now they’re working on rolling out a LEV Cities concept that includes the charging stations. Dock your bike, log in, pay for the electricity (with your card they say) and ride to work.
it seems better to me to have a bunch of electric bikes running around than the many other alternatives that aren’t working. And, if all these bikes had naked riders on them? That would be fun!
Monday, September 1, 2008
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