# Safety **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/safety/9.md?page=14 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 15 --- ## [GoSmart automotive smartphone accessory is ironically named](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gosmart-automotive-smartphone-accessory-is-ironically-named/64485)
**Author:** [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gosmart-automotive-smartphone-accessory-is-ironically-named/64485 "2011-05-18T13:52:03Z")
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/06/gosmart-automotive-smartphone-accessory-is-ironically-named/ In a world chock-full of bad ideas, the makers of the GoSmart Clip have found a way to stand out. The device is actually q… --- ## [Welcome to the New Car Talk Community!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/welcome-to-the-new-car-talk-community/64324)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2011, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/welcome-to-the-new-car-talk-community/64324 "2011-05-02T23:13:19Z")
We've now completed the migration to our new home. During the coming days and weeks, we'll be addressing those inevitable, niggling issues that occur with the move to a new residence. In the case of the community, that m… --- ## [Car Talk Community Read Only for Housekeeping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-community-read-only-for-housekeeping/64320)
**Author:** [@dmayer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmayer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2011, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-community-read-only-for-housekeeping/64320 "2011-05-02T14:25:03Z")
It's moving day! As we announced last week, we are closing the Car Talk Community to new comments today, while we complete the transition to the new forum software. We are copying all the old discussions, usernames, and … --- ## [Car Talk Community Upgrade Notice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-community-upgrade-notice/64132)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2011, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-community-upgrade-notice/64132 "2011-04-29T15:14:18Z")
Dear Car Talk Community Member, Since you're a registered member of the Car Talk Community, we want you to know about an important upgrade we're making to our discussion forums. In the coming weeks, we'll be adding … --- ## [What listening to someone speak does to your brain while you?re driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-listening-to-someone-speak-does-to-your-brain-while-you-re-driving/62532)
**Author:** [@MarcelJust](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarcelJust)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2011, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-listening-to-someone-speak-does-to-your-brain-while-you-re-driving/62532 "2011-04-10T21:20:07Z")
In my lab?s studies of multitasking at Carnegie Mellon, we found that the brain activity associated with driving (using a simulator) decreased by 39% when the driver was also listening to someone speak. (Our participan… --- ## [Miss SD Talks About Distracted Driving on CBS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miss-sd-talks-about-distracted-driving-on-cbs/62338)
**Author:** [@DfromSD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DfromSD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miss-sd-talks-about-distracted-driving-on-cbs/62338 "2011-03-07T15:26:18Z")
Miss South Dakota shared a personal story about the consequences of distracted driving with a national television audience Monday morning. Watch the clip here: http://www...1earlyshow --- ## [Ppe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ppe/62218)
**Author:** [@coby1967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coby1967)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2011, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ppe/62218 "2011-03-05T13:10:10Z")
Greetings auto enthusiasts! Help out a dude who's just getting started in car repair and maintenance. I've abused my body enough already you know and I need to protect myself in the future, so I'm wonderin what pers… --- ## [The Last Text](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-last-text/61148)
**Author:** [@DfromSD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DfromSD)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2011, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-last-text/61148 "2011-03-04T21:54:34Z")
Too big a problem to just ignore. Please share the link to this video with everyone you know, and especially your kids! http://www...ebhWD6ljZs --- ## [Do you ever listen to your iPod through your earphones while driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-ever-listen-to-your-ipod-through-your-earphones-while-driving/61140)
**Author:** [@sumflow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sumflow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-ever-listen-to-your-ipod-through-your-earphones-while-driving/61140 "2011-03-01T19:58:07Z")
\[image\] Most states have has no state law about wearing headphones when driving a car. There is no national driving law against listening to books on tape, and wearing headphones. Do you ever listen to your iPod thr… --- ## [Are higher "cars" (SUVs and Minivans) safer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-higher-cars-suvs-and-minivans-safer/61128)
**Author:** [@mom2sol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mom2sol)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-higher-cars-suvs-and-minivans-safer/61128 "2011-02-11T01:39:24Z")
Specifically safer than a Suburu wagon? I was speaking with another mother of three young children (all in car seats) the other day about why she bought a new minivan. I personally hate minivans, I don't like drivnig v… --- ## [SRS module reset](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srs-module-reset/60759)
**Author:** [@klavelle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/klavelle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srs-module-reset/60759 "2011-02-01T17:44:38Z")
I was involved in an accident in which my airbags were deployed. I have purchased new airbags and had them installed but the SRS module needs to be reset. The dealership tells me I need to a buy a whole new module for $8… --- ## [Restraints attached to seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restraints-attached-to-seats/60445)
**Author:** [@Stash\_Labunsky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stash_Labunsky)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restraints-attached-to-seats/60445 "2011-01-26T13:54:20Z")
Are there any cars offered for sale in the U.S. with the front seat restraints attached to the seat, so that the restraints move when the seat is adjusted? --- ## [Looking for a Fuel efficient, safe, small, car that's good in snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-fuel-efficient-safe-small-car-thats-good-in-snow/60248)
**Author:** [@joeyraff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joeyraff)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2011, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-fuel-efficient-safe-small-car-thats-good-in-snow/60248 "2011-01-24T03:44:06Z")
I recently crashed my wife's Scion XB going to pick up a keg of beer on icy roads - I will NEVER live this down. The damage didn't look that bad to me - I drove the car home - but the insurance company totaled the car. … --- ## [New Video About Texting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-video-about-texting/57715)
**Author:** [@DfromSD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DfromSD)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2011, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-video-about-texting/57715 "2011-01-22T19:57:49Z")
There's a great new video out of the UK dealing with texting & driving. I think it should be shown to all teens! See it here: http://www...0LCmStIw9E --- ## [IIHS Ratings of 2011 Vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iihs-ratings-of-2011-vehicles/59086)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2010, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iihs-ratings-of-2011-vehicles/59086 "2010-12-24T01:13:16Z")
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released the results of their testing of 2011 passenger vehicles, and more cars than ever have qualified for their highest safety ratings. Since the standards u… --- ## [Nail Polish While Driving Kills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nail-polish-while-driving-kills/52957)
**Author:** [@daeh\_ttub](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daeh_ttub)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nail-polish-while-driving-kills/52957 "2010-11-18T00:46:06Z")
I see too many people doing their nails when driving. I hope they read the following article and think twice before doing their nails again while driving... http://www...0013.story --- ## [Safety](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety/57435)
**Author:** [@heraldofgabriel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heraldofgabriel)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety/57435 "2010-11-13T21:40:19Z")
As a retiring 65 year old former Air Force fighter pilot and Airline pilot, now teaching computer integrations, I have noticed that, ever so slightly my reflexes have been slowing down with age. Not the spring chicken an… --- ## [Electronic billboards -- the latest distraction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-billboards-the-latest-distraction/45380)
**Author:** [@srk3nn3dy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srk3nn3dy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-billboards-the-latest-distraction/45380 "2010-10-23T14:17:08Z")
I've been becoming more and more aware of these giant roadside electronic scoreboards -- quick changes, small type that makes you concentrate if you really want to read it -- they are a huge distraction. Now are new… --- ## [Safety CRV with ESC vs Subaru Forester without](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-crv-with-esc-vs-subaru-forester-without/56653)
**Author:** [@jraheb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jraheb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-crv-with-esc-vs-subaru-forester-without/56653 "2010-10-23T12:21:00Z")
I'm trying to decide between a 2006 Honda CRV SE (with Traction control and Electronic Stability Control) and a 2008 Subaru Premium (without ESC). Which car is safer? Is there a big difference with ESC? --- ## [Saab No Airbag or Chevy Aveo Airbag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-no-airbag-or-chevy-aveo-airbag/56613)
**Author:** [@ashpr2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashpr2002)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2010, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-no-airbag-or-chevy-aveo-airbag/56613 "2010-10-19T23:33:36Z")
Looking for advice. Our daughter is turning 16 in two years. We want to get her a 87 Convertible Saab 900 (solid steel- safe car) from a friend and get it really fixed up for her. However, my mother insists that we give … --- ## [Final Solution - Cell Phone Jammers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/final-solution-cell-phone-jammers/56508)
**Author:** [@Metalhead999](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Metalhead999)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2010, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/final-solution-cell-phone-jammers/56508 "2010-10-17T23:14:15Z")
On my daily commute I see no less than ten drivers fiddling with their cell phones in some way. It slows me down, creates unexpected hazards, and generally irks me. (Not to mention it's illegal where I live) Browsing t… --- ## [What drivers kill the most pedestrians?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-drivers-kill-the-most-pedestrians/53643)
**Author:** [@jd1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jd1963)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2010, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-drivers-kill-the-most-pedestrians/53643 "2010-10-17T17:19:05Z")
According to a recent NY Times article, http://www...k.html?hp, "...80 percent of city accidents that resulted in a pedestrian?s death or serious injury, a male driver was behind the wheel." Manhattan, as well as street… --- ## [Hood safety latch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-safety-latch/56453)
**Author:** [@harveyw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harveyw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2010, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-safety-latch/56453 "2010-10-16T21:22:18Z")
My hood safety latch is binding. It won't return to its closed position. A very good mechanic lubricated it and even heated it with a small torch, all to no avail. --- ## [Help- device to prevent sleeping while driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-device-to-prevent-sleeping-while-driving/56243)
**Author:** [@cpauldin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cpauldin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2010, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-device-to-prevent-sleeping-while-driving/56243 "2010-10-12T07:02:42Z")
My mother in law tends to nod off while driving longer distances (I know, I know, she should not be driving but that's another day!). I'm wondering if there is a device that she can use while driving that would emit a no… --- ## [Teen driver ... 1994 Volvo or something a little newer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teen-driver-1994-volvo-or-something-a-little-newer/56065)
**Author:** [@bama\_in\_mass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bama_in_mass)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2010, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teen-driver-1994-volvo-or-something-a-little-newer/56065 "2010-10-07T22:38:40Z")
I've got a budding teen driver who turns 15 1/2 in six months. I've got a 1994 Volvo wagon in good mechanical condition. I'm pretty confident that the Volvo's an excellent choice for my teen, but should I consider a sl… --- ## [Mini Cooper and Snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-and-snow/55442)
**Author:** [@franksmusings](https://community.cartalk.com/u/franksmusings)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2010, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-and-snow/55442 "2010-09-24T00:41:46Z")
How well does the Mini Cooper handle snow on the road? --- ## [Safety of Austin Mini](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-of-austin-mini/55401)
**Author:** [@franksmusings](https://community.cartalk.com/u/franksmusings)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2010, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-of-austin-mini/55401 "2010-09-23T19:30:09Z")
Does the size of the Austin Mini Cooper make it difficult for other drivers to see it? Does this make it more prone to collisions? --- ## [2009 Traffic Fatalities Lowest Since 1950](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-traffic-fatalities-lowest-since-1950/55063)
**Author:** [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2010, 7:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-traffic-fatalities-lowest-since-1950/55063 "2010-09-23T07:39:02Z")
A report just out pegs the 2009 US traffic fatalities just over 33,000! The figures we are all used to is 40,000 to 50,000. The miles driven is about 16 times! than in the 50's, so driving must be 16 times as safe for a… --- ## [Another Needless Death Due to Cell Phone Use](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-needless-death-due-to-cell-phone-use/55446)
**Author:** [@DfromSD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DfromSD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2010, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-needless-death-due-to-cell-phone-use/55446 "2010-09-22T14:28:13Z")
When will people learn? http://www...-1/updates --- ## [Cel 'Phones & Bluetooth](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-phones-bluetooth/55026)
**Author:** [@Jens\_LD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jens_LD)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2010, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-phones-bluetooth/55026 "2010-09-20T00:03:05Z")
Here in California, we have a law (of about 1 - 1.5 years) stating you need to use a Bluetooth (type of) to use your cel 'Phone while driving - or you get a ticket. Everyone got in line and used that - now we are back t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/safety/9.md?page=13) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/safety/9.md?page=15)