# Safety **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/safety/9.md?page=7 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## ['Reducing road traffic accidents in Bangladesh '](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reducing-road-traffic-accidents-in-bangladesh/133414)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reducing-road-traffic-accidents-in-bangladesh/133414 "2019-01-29T04:24:36Z")
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)32758-2/fulltext interested me --- ## ['An evaluation of the effects of lowering blood alcohol concentration limits for drivers on the rates of road traffic accidents and alcohol consumption: a natural experiment'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-evaluation-of-the-effects-of-lowering-blood-alcohol-concentration-limits-for-drivers-on-the-rates-of-road-traffic-accidents-and-alcohol-consumption-a-natural-experiment/132540)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2019, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-evaluation-of-the-effects-of-lowering-blood-alcohol-concentration-limits-for-drivers-on-the-rates-of-road-traffic-accidents-and-alcohol-consumption-a-natural-experiment/132540 "2019-01-27T05:04:51Z")
concluded ‘Lowering the driving BAC limit to 0·05 g/dL from 0·08 g/dL in Scotland was not associated with a reduction in RTAs’ (road traffic accidents) http://www.thelancet.com/article/S0140673618328502/fulltext --- ## ['A Study on Driverless-Car Ethics Offers a Troubling Look Into Our Values'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-study-on-driverless-car-ethics-offers-a-troubling-look-into-our-values/133291)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-study-on-driverless-car-ethics-offers-a-troubling-look-into-our-values/133291 "2019-01-25T17:20:20Z")
https://www.newyorker.com/science/elements/a-study-on-driverless-car-ethics-offers-a-troubling-look-into-our-values http://moralmachine.mit.edu : ‘In the game, players are presented with a version of the trolley probl… --- ## [Warning! Nearly Half of Millenials Can't Identify This Dashboard Warning Symbol!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warning-nearly-half-of-millenials-cant-identify-this-dashboard-warning-symbol/132750)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warning-nearly-half-of-millenials-cant-identify-this-dashboard-warning-symbol/132750 "2019-01-24T12:37:52Z")
The Detroit Free Press newspaper staff, in an article published today, cites a survey by Goodyear Auto Service and Just Tires. The survey found that “…49 percent of young drivers and 39 percent of all drivers were unabl… --- ## ['Marketplace' (the radio show) reports on assisted driving technologies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/marketplace-the-radio-show-reports-on-assisted-driving-technologies/132804)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/marketplace-the-radio-show-reports-on-assisted-driving-technologies/132804 "2019-01-17T02:46:11Z")
http://download.stream.publicradio.org/podcast/marketplace/segments/2019/01/16/mp\_20190116\_seg\_19\_64.mp3?listeningSessionID=5b3f73ec2061812f\_16808049\_iq7iBIWt\_\_0000001Txr9 … --- ## [A new-age phobia about self-driving cars (cartoon)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-age-phobia-about-self-driving-cars-cartoon/132715)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-age-phobia-about-self-driving-cars-cartoon/132715 "2019-01-15T23:11:05Z")
from https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/new-age-phobias --- ## [Marijuana & car crashes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/marijuana-car-crashes/132677)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 10:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/marijuana-car-crashes/132677 "2019-01-15T10:31:54Z")
‘Using a synthetic control approach, Mr. Hansen and colleagues showed that marijuana-related fatality rates did not increase more after legalization than what you would expect from trends and other states.’ https://www.… --- ## ['New Mexico pedestrian deaths spike to 82 '](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-mexico-pedestrian-deaths-spike-to-82/131692)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-mexico-pedestrian-deaths-spike-to-82/131692 "2019-01-13T03:53:51Z")
‘For a better comparison, the state with a population closest to New Mexico, Nebraska, had 11 deaths in 2016, a fraction of what our state experienced.’ A new record! We’re #1! We’re #1! --- ## [NYC has fewest traffic fatalities ever](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nyc-has-fewest-traffic-fatalities-ever/131879)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nyc-has-fewest-traffic-fatalities-ever/131879 "2019-01-03T13:49:48Z")
NYC has kept track of traffic fatalities since 1910. 2018 was fewest ever, 10% fewer than 2017. Pedestrian fatalities were up 7%. Marketplace (the radio show) reported http://download.stream.publicradio.org/podcast/marke… --- ## [Does Your Aging Car Offer "Low Vision" Because Of Cataracts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-your-aging-car-offer-low-vision-because-of-cataracts/130652)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2018, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-your-aging-car-offer-low-vision-because-of-cataracts/130652 "2018-12-13T00:00:00Z")
According to USA Today, today, (citing a AAA study) an 11 year-old car’s headlights are throwing only 22% of the light that they did when new! The reason is deteriorating headlamp capsules. That’s a 78% reduction in lig… --- ## ['A Little-Known Tactic Can Make the U.S. Investigate Your Car-Safety Problem'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-known-tactic-can-make-the-u-s-investigate-your-car-safety-problem/130340)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-known-tactic-can-make-the-u-s-investigate-your-car-safety-problem/130340 "2018-12-06T23:12:32Z")
--- ## [Will Self-Driving Cars Really Recruit "Mile High Club" Members?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-self-driving-cars-really-recruit-mile-high-club-members/129475)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-self-driving-cars-really-recruit-mile-high-club-members/129475 "2018-11-24T21:50:04Z")
This takes distracted driving to a new level. Do you think it will really become a problem? CSA :palm\_tree::sunglasses::palm\_tree: --- ## [Woman Obeys GPS That "Told" Her To Exit Onto Railroad Tracks!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/woman-obeys-gps-that-told-her-to-exit-onto-railroad-tracks/129473)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/woman-obeys-gps-that-told-her-to-exit-onto-railroad-tracks/129473 "2018-11-24T22:41:58Z")
Should these folks be sharing the roads with us? CSA :palm\_tree::sunglasses::palm\_tree: --- ## [Winter math](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-math/129146)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-math/129146 "2018-11-20T22:54:07Z")
--- ## [High-speed crash in northeast ABQ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-speed-crash-in-northeast-abq/127328)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-speed-crash-in-northeast-abq/127328 "2018-10-22T14:24:54Z")
'Based on the preliminary investigation, police say a Ford Mustang was being driven at high speed south on Chelwood NE and blew through a stop sign at Constitution. ‘"The vehicle \`bottomed out’ twice with the driver lo… --- ## [Order a Coffee and Pay, With a Tap on the Dash'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/order-a-coffee-and-pay-with-a-tap-on-the-dash/126620)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/order-a-coffee-and-pay-with-a-tap-on-the-dash/126620 "2018-10-18T14:08:15Z")
'Cause driving is so boring, y’know. We already have driverless cars. --- ## [The uncertainty of driver less cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-uncertainty-of-driver-less-cars/126591)
**Author:** [@ulu4ulunnwa\_142512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ulu4ulunnwa_142512)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-uncertainty-of-driver-less-cars/126591 "2018-10-12T20:42:06Z")
I am always amazed when driver less cars are being mentioned. The technology is good and we are ready to embrace it but can anyone convince me about the safety? casualty! casualty! casualty! --- ## [What’s a 1981 Ford Escort worth?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-a-1981-ford-escort-worth/126236)
**Author:** [@JoshuavanKervel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoshuavanKervel)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-a-1981-ford-escort-worth/126236 "2018-10-07T17:52:52Z")
Please supply valuation of Ford escort 1600 GL --- ## [Opening the car door with the right hand makes drivers more aware of passing bicyclists](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opening-the-car-door-with-the-right-hand-makes-drivers-more-aware-of-passing-bicyclists/104690)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2018, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opening-the-car-door-with-the-right-hand-makes-drivers-more-aware-of-passing-bicyclists/104690 "2018-10-06T03:34:20Z")
Massachusetts has added the so-called 'Dutch Reach' (opening the car door with the hand further from it, to make 'dooring' bicyclists less likely) to its driver ed: http://www.npr.org/2017/06/05/531629183/massachusetts-g… --- ## [Strong Volvo brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-volvo-brakes/124901)
**Author:** [@chunkyazian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chunkyazian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-volvo-brakes/124901 "2018-09-13T15:56:00Z")
--- ## [General Towing Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/general-towing-question/124370)
**Author:** [@P\_in\_Mpls](https://community.cartalk.com/u/P_in_Mpls)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/general-towing-question/124370 "2018-09-08T13:35:38Z")
Background - we have a 2011 Honda Odyssey and are thinking about purchasing a boat so I started looking at towing capacity/information. In doing an internet search, I found a post on a forum of someone towing a 7,000 lb … --- ## [Study finds no evidence electric cars interfere with pacemakers & defibrillators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/study-finds-no-evidence-electric-cars-interfere-with-pacemakers-defibrillators/124475)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/study-finds-no-evidence-electric-cars-interfere-with-pacemakers-defibrillators/124475 "2018-09-10T00:17:50Z")
‘Do Electric Cars Interfere With Pacemakers and Defibrillators?’ In the recent ‘Annals of Internal Medicine’ concludes ’ This study suggests that electric cars do not cause problems for patients’ CIEDs.’ http://annals.… --- ## ['Baby injured in crash in Southeast Albuquerque'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/baby-injured-in-crash-in-southeast-albuquerque/123487)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/baby-injured-in-crash-in-southeast-albuquerque/123487 "2018-08-30T20:53:46Z")
‘“A mother holding her 4-month-old infant in the passenger seat of a vehicle was struck from behind causing the infant to sustain injuries,”’ ‘“Children should always be in proper car seats based on age and weight to av… --- ## [My wife drove 5 km after coolent temp warning alarm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-wife-drove-5-km-after-coolent-temp-warning-alarm/122422)
**Author:** [@Grant\_C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grant_C)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-wife-drove-5-km-after-coolent-temp-warning-alarm/122422 "2018-08-10T01:53:41Z")
So my wife pulled onto a highway the coolent temp alarm went off she drove for 3min…!!! Probably 2 mins at 90km and 1min at 70 then pulled into a gas station. About 5 km distance. Later our mechanic said a coolant hose … --- ## [Terrible Driver Triple Play!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/terrible-driver-triple-play/119691)
**Author:** [@sgtrock21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtrock21)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/terrible-driver-triple-play/119691 "2018-07-20T06:13:32Z")
Wednesday 6/20/2018. About 6:45AM. I was making the 15 mile journey to sit my Grandson in the capitol city. Clear sky, dry pavement. and light traffic. Perfect. I was on the bridge with no conflicting traffic and slowing… --- ## [Bumper sticker: 'Do you follow Jesus this closely?'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-sticker-do-you-follow-jesus-this-closely/121086)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-sticker-do-you-follow-jesus-this-closely/121086 "2018-07-17T02:08:42Z")
Saw this out riding today. --- ## ['Association of State Alcohol Policies With Alcohol-Related Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities Among US Adults'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/association-of-state-alcohol-policies-with-alcohol-related-motor-vehicle-crash-fatalities-among-us-adults/120677)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/association-of-state-alcohol-policies-with-alcohol-related-motor-vehicle-crash-fatalities-among-us-adults/120677 "2018-07-09T01:14:57Z")
from the latest ‘JAMA Internal Medicine’ --- ## ['Do "Fast and Furious" Movies Cause a Rise in Speeding?'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-fast-and-furious-movies-cause-a-rise-in-speeding/111866)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-fast-and-furious-movies-cause-a-rise-in-speeding/111866 "2018-07-06T22:23:14Z")
‘We found a large increase in the average speed of drivers who received speeding tickets on the weekends after “Fast and Furious” releases.’ --- ## [...And don't drive like these guys, either](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-dont-drive-like-these-guys-either/120198)
**Author:** [@StarSword](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StarSword)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-dont-drive-like-these-guys-either/120198 "2018-07-02T23:29:32Z")
--- ## [He was clocked at 120 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/he-was-clocked-at-120-mph/120059)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/he-was-clocked-at-120-mph/120059 "2018-06-29T20:34:33Z")
… in a construction zone, and he asked for a “warning” instead of a ticket. :roll\_eyes: [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/safety/9.md?page=6) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/safety/9.md?page=8)