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By GCN Staff May 26, 2021 Even though drivers know they shouldn’t look at their phones while driving, plenty do -- especially when they’re on a road that has a shoulder, a median, a higher speed limit and additional lanes. Researchers at Texas A&M University found that not only does the frequency of phone use correlate to distracted crashes on urban and rural roads, but that there’s a direct link between road geometrics -- the presence or absence of a shoulder or extra lanes -- and more ...

The State Government's bicycle passing distance law has successfully improved cyclist safety, but since its introduction, there also has been a rise in...

730 shares With so many passengers on board, there were more opportunities for injuries. Tall platforms caused nasty falls, while small nooks and crannies trapped and pinched the unsuspecting fingers of victims as they were spun senseless.  The 1930 catalogue reported in 1995 that McDonalds had to fork out $5million on a child-safety campaign after the Consumer Products Safety Commission believed the rides to be responsible for 104 childrens injuries in the 80s.  2. RACER SLIDES  As recent ...

Fox Photos/Stringer/Getty Images With equipment that made a mockery of the universal conditions of gravity and physics, the schoolyards of the early 20th century were a treacherous labyrinth of concussion and contusion. Grandpa always said he was tough—but even if you don’t believe that he walked eight miles uphill in the snow to school every day, these vintage playground devices were truly perilous. 1. Barrel-of-Fun Barrel of fun? More like barrel of trouble.Archive.org // Public Domain �...

After months of no flying, Mark Greenfield of Ultimate High gives his top tips on just HOW to sharpen your flying skills ready for that first flight after the lockdown restrictions end… American pilot Joe Costanza has mastered the art of amazing selfies of him and his Cub, to stunning effect, and has become an internet sensation. He tells FLYER about some of his favourite shots. In Accident Analysis, Steve Ayres takes a look at figures related to Loss of Control and suggests it is time to ge...

eDriving Partners with GreenArrows Safety Management to Provide Digital Driver and Rider Risk Management Solutions in India Share Article eDriving, a leading global provider of digital driver risk management programs, has announced a new partnership with GreenArrows Safety Management (GSM) to help organizations in India reduce driver* risk. We’re delighted to launch this partnership with GSM to help more organizations access digital driver risk management solutions that will help them identif...

Listening to music can help you relax. But research has also shown that listening to music can negatively affect your job performance.

Posted: Thursday, December 31, 2020 00:42 As smart car technology increasingly takes over certain driving tasks, a new Canadian study shows that drivers can be lulled into a false sense of security by automated vehicle technology that is still not advanced enough to handle critical situations without the driver’s input. The study by a team of researchers at the University of Toronto found that certain types of automated vehicle (AV) displays may lead to “overreliance on automation and...

The February 2021 issue of  FLYER is now available to read online or download on either desktop or mobile platforms here. In the February issue of FLYER 2021 If you are attempting to make your way through Brexit’s aviation unknowns, then check this issue’s Special Feature, where we try to clear some of the fog for you by asking the CAA… When the UK’s only flying Catalina was stuck on Loch Ness, a massive operation swung into action to get the aircraft home before the onset of winter....

FLYER 2021 If you are attempting to make your way through Brexit’s aviation unknowns, then check this issue’s Special Feature, where we try to clear some of the fog for you by posing your questions to the CAA. When the UK’s only flying Catalina was stuck on Loch Ness, a massive operation swung into action to get the aircraft home before the onset of winter. FLYER contributor Matt Dearden reports on saving his Cat from Nessie’s grasp. ‘Night VMC’ might suggest that flying at night i...