Toyota And Stanford University Want To Use Pro Drifters' Experience To Improve Safety
Anyone who has driven in snowy climates knows that one of the most important things is to know how to retain control of your car in those treacherous conditions. That’s what has led researchers at the Toyota Research Institute and at Stanford University’s Dynamic Design Lab to turn to professional drifters and drivers to learn about safety. “Every day, there are deadly vehicle crashes that result from extreme situations where most drivers would need superhuman skills to avoid a collision,” said Gill Pratt, TRI CEO and Chief Scientist at Toyota. “The reality is that every driver has ...