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easily and pay little attention to what they do on a daily basis. Driverless cars introduce a safe way that humans can be on the road and multitask. They are reliable and proven to be safer than humans driving on the road and help benefit the flow of traffic. They do this by allowing a system of computers to determine what measures should be taken and what precautions to be looking for on the road that regular people can’t foresee. Driverless cars provide a new, safe alternative for people and…

excessive. After World War II, automobile progressively gained its popularity once again. In 1950s to 1960s, the car ownership level doubled from 4.4m to 9.4m in Britain whilst the road network remained modest in size and scale (traffic in town 1963). Hence, the traffic has been doubled and led to a shift in public transport to private vehicles. The rise of automobile has brought about various impacts socially, economically and environmentally. This essay will address the density of social…

have same sized lanes as the cars. They have their own special traffic lights and have all the advantages of a car plus the perks of a pedestrian. Though I have lived here all my life I am still not used to them riding all over the streets. They still seem to fill me with anger. I don’t like bikers they stress me out. They should be restrained to the sidewalks where I don’t have to deal with them. When bikers are on the road traffic rules can not be followed correctly. And that’s because…

left lane when suddenly a car is right behind you, flashing their lights and tailgating? What do you do? Do you move to the right lane and let the car pass or do you stay in the left lane, as you are driving at the posted speed limit and find no reason to move? Are you aware that if you are on the left lane, that driver behind you might have the right of way, and perhaps your actions are creating problems and stopping the flow of traffic? According to the article “Should You Only Use The Left…

Does the use of lights and sirens save time? And is that time saved medically important to the patient? Multiple studies conducted over the last 25 years tried to address this question. The data suggests that there is a modest reduction in response and transport times. Compiling the results of the various studies, the use of lights and sirens reduces EMS response time between 1.7 to 3.6 minutes and reduces transport time in be 0.7 to 3.8 minutes. Some of the studies included an independent…

conductor can do is apply the brakes and wait for the train to stop. It can take up to a mile or more for a train to come to a complete stop. Trains ALWAYS have the right of way. In any situation no matter where, no matter when all pedestrian traffic and automobile traffic must yield the right of way to a train. Train tracks are, unfortunately, an attraction to many as a shortcut, walking on bridges, people running on tracks and almost everyday there is an accident with a…

York City (175-225ft) on which more than 60,000 cars navigate tedious traffic jams everyday. Since 1990 to date, an outstanding 185 people, predominantly elderly pedestrians, have lost their lives on Queens Boulevard. Hence, Vision Zero’s blueprint involves inputting safer crossings, more crosswalks, protected bike lanes and pedestrian refuges.…

detect the position of the car according to the 3D map it created. The artificial intelligence (AI) software allows the sensors to be connected and then processes and controls the steering and the brakes of the car. The system also detects things like traffic, road signs and even buildings around it. Driverless cars would have an impact on the…

Title Your friend just sent you a pic of there cat on the roof, while your typing a comment, BOOM! You got hit by a car and broke both your legs and are sprawled out on the street that you wandered in not knowingly. Distracted walking has become a serious and dangerous problem in the United States. Some people think the solution is to make it illegal. Others think there shouldn’t be a law on it. What I think about this is to add a law on texting while walking on the street or sidewalk, to make…

How to stay safe while driving on Corpus Christi´s roads? The south Texas, coastal city of Corpus Christi is home to over 300,000 people. The city’s road transportation network includes Interstate 69E/US, Interstate 37 and Highway 77 that links the city to Victoria and Brownsville. The other important roads in the city include Texas State Highway 44 thoroughfare and the Texas State Highway 268 Crosstown Expressway. Corpus Christi ranks as one of the safest cities to drive in America; this means…