Road deaths are on the rise in Iowa, and law enforcement officials believe the state’s difficult-to-enforce distracted driving laws play a role. There have been 197 fatalities in crashes on Iowa highways, the Iowa Department of Transportation reported Tuesday. This is an increase of nearly 9% from the five-year average of 181 fatalities and a […]
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Low traffic schedules lead to traffic jams and pollution | Letters
George Monbiot exaggerates the community-effect delights of Oxford’s low-traffic neighborhoods and downplays their downsides (Ignore the culture warriors – low-traffic neighborhoods don’t close streets, they free them, August 3). Residents of the thoroughfares, which now contain larger and often stationary traffic volumes, experience high levels of pollution. Small businesses are closing because customer access has […]
Police insist on safe driving in school zones
BIRMINGHAM Ala. (WIAT) – Additional traffic is expected as school begins for many next week. Local police officials say traffic will be difficult to manage during the first week of school. They ask those crossing school zones to drive with caution. Mountain Brook High School resource manager Richard Knecht says traffic can be very hectic […]
Top 5 tips for driving cheaper and greener
The rising cost of living, including fuel prices, affects us all. Many of us are also increasingly aware of our impact on the environment. Reducing your car’s emissions is good for the environment and promotes more sustainable transportation. A cleaner car will also perform better, increase fuel economy and be cheaper to run. Here are […]
Man shot while driving car among 4 dead in 1 violent night in Philadelphia – NBC10 Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis claimed the lives of at least four people – including one person driving a car at the time – Wednesday night in several different parts of the city – making 2022 the deadliest year on record in the city. Police said six people were shot in at least five shootings – […]
State and school district officials provide safe driving reminders as school buses return to roads
The AAA, the Governor’s Office of Traffic Safety and Bibb County Schools are working to make sure students get to and from school safely. Bibb County School District Hires Bus DriversNew School Bus Drivers Wanted MACON, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT) – The AAA, Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and Bibb County Schools are working to ensure students […]
Former Forest Hills School Board vice president pleads guilty to drunk driving
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A former Forest Hills School Board vice president was convicted of a drunk driving accident in February after pleading guilty. On Wednesday, Martha Atwater, or Marti as she was known on the Forest Hills website, pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle while intoxicated. She was sentenced to 12 months probation, […]
Former Waianae quarterback guilty of manslaughter in drunk driving case
An Oahu jury has found former Waianae High School quarterback Puletua Wilson guilty of manslaughter, a Class A felony, in the drunk driving crash near Keaau Beach Park that left his dead rear passenger. Wilson, who was 24 at the time of the October 5, 2017 violent crash that killed his friend Troy Kahooilihala, 21, […]
Do autonomous driving features really make roads safer?
In recent years, more and more vehicles are including partially autonomous driving features, such as blind spot detectors, automatic braking and lane detection, which are supposed to increase safety. However, a recent study by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin reveals that some of this safety advantage may be offset by people driving […]
Police: A 12-year-old girl was driving in a fatal crash at Howard Co.
The family say the girl’s 36-year-old stepfather was also in the car. COLUMBIA, Md. — A 12-year-old girl was killed after crashing into a tree early Sunday morning in Columbia, Md., while her stepfather was in the passenger seat, family members told WUSA9. Josseline Molina-Rivas, 12, was killed in the accident, the police reported. The […]
Are record corporate profits the cause of inflation?
As the prices of goods rise, there has been debate about how much control consumers have at the cash register. Some economists, like Rakeen Mabud of the Groundwork Collaborative, an economic policy think tank, argue that not much attention is paid to the companies that charge these prices. Mabud sat down with ABC News’ “START […]
Tory police boss banned from driving after breaking speed limit five times | Police and crime commissioners
A Tory police officer and crime commissioner who pledged to crack down on speeding has been banned from driving for six months after he was caught breaking the speed limit five times in 12 weeks. Nottinghamshire PCC Caroline Henry was sentenced at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Monday after previously admitting the offenses. She was elected […]
What is BA.5, the variant causing a new wave of COVID-19?
Houston has recently seen a spike in COVID-19 cases, and officials say the BA.5 subvariant is largely to blame. The sub-variant is a main reason Hospitalizations for COVID-19 have nearly doubled in the Houston area over the past month, Texas Medical Center officials said earlier this week. Similar increases in infections and hospitalizations have been […]
Gambling addiction leads to aggressive behavior, anxiety and depression in Australian children
Research from a Macquarie University study found that too much video gaming can have a serious impact on the behavior of children and teens. Developmental Psychologist, Associate Professor Wayne Warburton warns that in extreme cases, addiction can lead to absence from school and aggressive behavior towards family members. Stay on top of the latest news […]
Pregnant Brandy Bottone, $215 ticket for driving HOV, says FETUS should count as one person
Pregnant woman fails to get $215 ticket for driving in HOV lane after claiming her BABY NEED is a passenger now Texas considers them a person after Roe v Wade Texas woman who was ticketed for driving solo in a HOV lane says she plans to fight the $215 bill saying her unborn child should […]
Highway Code: UK drivers warned of summer driving rules that could result in £2,500 fines
The Met Office predicts a sweltering heat wave will begin this weekend, forecasters say, with highs of 27C expected in the UK. Forecasters said it would begin a steady streak of high temperatures over the next few days, meaning Britons could bask in an official heat wave. Barbecues and beer gardens could be on the […]
Teachers as driving forces in transforming the student learning process
Students have characteristics that differ from each other, such as their learning styles and personal development needs, with some being either passive or active, while others take initiative and others need guidance. encouragement. Each student also has unique potential and abilities, so teachers must be thoughtful in identifying and understanding their development, learning needs, preparation, […]
Impaired driving — talk with your kids
May 01, 2022 Wild blackberry buds herald “Blackberry Winter” The tiny buds on wild blackberry vines along Surry County country roads are a prelude to the realization that we are about to experience an annual “blackberry winter”. It will be in full swing at the end of next week and will be with us until […]
‘At 6 p.m., it feels like lunchtime’: low pay, long driving hours for Singapore’s young architect hopefuls
In his case, the lack of orientation at work was also a problem. “I just have to make mistakes on my own, which I’m not comfortable with… My colleagues are very helpful when you ask, but everyone is too busy with their own tasks for you not to can’t just hang on to someone.” HOW […]
US finds high risks in wreck count involving self-driving vehicles | Patrick Malone & Associates PC | DC Damages Lawyers
While it may be tempting for owners and passengers of expensive, high-tech vehicles to leave the driving to increasingly smarter cars, Americans should always be wary of the deadly and damaging shortcomings of this new era of self-driving. Over the past 10 months, federal officials say, nearly “400 crashes in the United States … involved […]
Soccer Mommy’s ‘Sometimes Forever’ Ushers In A Fantasy New Era
17 years ago, a Canadian teenager named April Lavigne made his way into our hearts with his debut album, let’s go, as well as unforgettable hit singles like “Complicated” and “Sk8ter Boi.” She was just a teenager when the GRAMMY-nominated LP was released in June 2002, but she already knew who she was and felt […]
Are record corporate profits the cause of inflation? Here’s what the experts think.
As soaring inflation weighed on budgets for essentials like gasoline and groceries, many big companies posted record profits, sparking anger among some ordinary citizens and public officials over price gouging. Such frustration has recently come to the fore in the face of exorbitant gasoline prices. Earlier this month, President Joe Biden sent a letter to […]
The Maria Tiberi Foundation creates one-of-a-kind driving simulation labs, giving teenagers a safe place to learn to drive
Father Committed to Saving Lives Receives Honda Road Safety Grant I believe that the use of simulators is an excellent educational tool. — Dom Tiberi EL DORADO HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA, June 28, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Virtual Driver Interactive (VDI), the leading provider of simulation-based driver training solutions, today announced that the Maria Foundation Tiberi recently […]
Is it illegal to eat while driving in Indiana?
We have all done it. Heck, I redid it a few days ago. We’re running errands or it’s time for our lunch break, so we leave the office, drive through a fast food drive-thru, have a combo meal, and instead of waiting until we get home home or back to the office (you don’t want […]
The man who became a human fireball ‘refused to take the driving test’ because his scars didn’t match his ID
Exclusive: WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Darren Harris, from Middlesbrough, has been dubbed a medical miracle by medics after surviving an electric shock that should have killed him Darren Harris claims he was discriminated against in his driving theory test because he didn’t match his ID after a serious accident ( Image: Andy Commins/Daily Mirror) A man […]
Teenager Driving Car In Which Ray High School Seniors Were Killed Arrested
UPDATE (9:15 a.m. Monday): Hector Martinez has not surrendered to police. He was taken into custody and arrested. ORIGINAL: The man driving the car that overturned near Whataburger Field, killing two people, turned himself in to Corpus Christi Police Department officers on Thursday. Hector Martinez was driving the white Chevrolet Camaro that was allegedly involved […]
Safe Driving: FRSC Commissions Dangote Truck Driving School
Leading cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc, on Wednesday launched the Dangote Articulated Truck Driving School in a bid to inculcate a culture of safe driving in its drivers to stem the tide of road accidents. Opening the school in partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), according to company management, would also enable drivers […]
“I drive to work during train strikes, can I charge my neighbors for a lift?”
All of that considered, it only seems fair that your neighbors are participating. But we all know that dealing with neighbors can be tricky. You might decide it’s not worth having the tough conversation if it means staring at each other over the garden hedge for the rest of the summer. Instead of charging them […]
Fatal crash as tree falls on truck driving over palisades
An investigation into a fatal and freak accident in Stony Point, New York continues. Three people were riding in a 2018 Ford F-150 heading north on the Palisades Interstate Parkway near exit 16 and mile marker 29.8 at approximately 2:47 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, 2022 when a “large tree fell off the east shoulder […]
A Tamil Nadu man’s unique idea to prove the legality of the 10 rupee coin is a success
When Vetrivel, 27, saw schoolchildren from his family’s Smart Kids State School playing with Rs 10 coins as if they were ordinary metal, he made a decision – every coin counts, even one. coin of Rs 10. “It was as if the Rs 10 coin had no value. The children were playing games as these […]
‘100 Deadliest Days’ for Teen Drivers Lasts Until Labor Day | New
ATLANTA — Memorial Day weekend marked the unofficial start of summer and a dangerous time of year for young drivers. Nationally, more than 30% of fatalities involving teen drivers occur during what is known as the “100 Deadliest Days,” a period that extends from Memorial Day to Labor Day. For every kilometer driven, new teenage […]
FHP continues to search for driver who shot women driving on I-4 in Volusia County
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Florida. – Troopers continue Monday to search for a gunman who opened fire on two women while driving on Interstate 4 in Volusia County. The incident happened around 3:30 a.m. early Sunday on I-4 westbound near State Route 44. [TRENDING: Disney Wish cruise ship arrives at Port Canaveral | Gas prices drop in […]
Gas prices drive car trade for foot, bike
Nobody smiles at gas pumps these days. And why should they? “It’s torture,” said Jennifer Jessup, who drives through Elizabethtown every weekday to work from Whiteville. “It’s really no wonder people don’t want to go to work right now or work from home – those prices are ridiculous.” Jessup is correct, gasoline prices continue […]
Man pleads guilty to drunk driving after his Mercedes called him to 999
A gas engineer has been banned from driving after his company car called 999 as he drove over the limit. Alan McShane was over the line as he returned home after a night out following Newcastle United’s win over Arsenal on May 16, 2022. At a hearing at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court on Monday, McShane pleaded […]
Dearborn Police Target Reckless Driving + Dearborn Gas Under $5
Welcome back, Dearborn! I’m here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what’s happening in town. First, today’s weather forecast: Mostly sunny and not as hot. High: 74 Low: 54. Here are the best stories in Dearborn today: Dearborn Police rise in power enforcement of the reckless driving […]
Message from Maria: Drivers participate in defensive driving courses
Better Ohio Teen Drivers Inc. has partnered with Maria’s Message to train young teens to handle any advanced driving situation. COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 100 drivers from central Ohio participated in Saturday’s Advanced Driver Education Classes, a partnership between Maria’s Message and the Better Ohio Teen Driving Program. “For moms and dads, this is […]
Mercedes SUV driver uses ‘Choose a lane, any lane’ driving strategy – The Betoota Advocate
KEITH T. DENNETT | New South | CONTACT A gleaming Mercedes SUV is making motorists sweat this morning, after causing carnage on the leafy streets of Betoota Grove. Charging through several pedestrian crossings and ignoring two give way signs, it was reported that the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class was spotted violating several rules of the road, as […]
Governor Abbott launches Driving with Disability program
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – You’re speeding down the freeway and suddenly get pulled over. It’s a situation that usually scares most of us, but for people with disabilities, getting arrested can be an even scarier situation. Governor Greg Abbott announced the Driving with Disabilities program on Thursday, a program that will train law enforcement through […]
Bradford man Jamie Taylor caused the death of Iram Shahzada by dangerous driving
A MUCH LOVED mother-of-five has been killed when she was hit by a speeding ticket as she drove the short distance to pick up her young daughter from school. Jamie Taylor tested positive for cocaine after walking into Iram Shahzada, known as Ruby, on the afternoon of May 10 last year. He slammed into a […]
NC in ‘100 Deadliest Days’ of Teen Driving
RALEIGH, NC (WNCN) — As the school year draws to a close for many North Carolina students, experts want to stress the importance of safe driving this summer. CBS 17 spoke with national experts and Triangle about why teens are at higher risk of being involved in fatal crashes. “We are in the early stages […]
San Diego driving instructor accused of groping 16-year-old girl during class
SAN DIEGO- A driving instructor faces a misdemeanor battery charge and other charges after a 16-year-old student accused him of groping her – parking in a semi-isolated area and him massaging the thighs, calves and entire back – during a lesson last fall. The 44-year-old instructor pleaded not guilty last month in San Diego Superior […]
The M5 Driving Academy gets ahead
THERE’S nothing like a little parental spin when it comes to how long it took Dad to pass his driving test. Either it got a lot harder or, more likely, there’s a bit of economy with the truth, and Mark Chapman should know that. Because if there’s one thing the man who runs the M5 […]
High fuel prices drive increased interest in electric cars
LEWISTOWN, Mo. (WGEM) – With fuel prices and the cost of gas continuing to rise, more and more people are interested in investing in electric cars. Lewis County Rural Electric Cooperative member services manager Travis Mathes has owned an electric car since 2019. Mathes said in recent months he has been increasingly asked about how […]
Children’s Place: Experts Rank Child Car Seats for 2022
Content of the article We apologize, but this video failed to load. Children’s Place: Experts Rank Child Car Seats for 2022 Back to video Proper child car seats today are the product of rigorous engineering, followed by extensive third-party testing like the experts at Good Housekeeping. Seeking to curb overblown marketing claims and often unreliable […]
Changes to driving fines: Police ask public to submit selfish parking photos
West Midlands Police have asked the public to submit photos of selfishly parked cars. The request comes as huge changes to driving fines are introduced across the country, giving local councils more power to punish motorists. Operation Park Safe was first launched by West Midlands Police in 2018. In 2019, the force received nearly 4,000 […]
Gas prices in San Antonio break records as summer driving season brews
Gas prices in San Antonio are the highest they’ve ever been, and as they keep climbing experts say they are unlikely to decline significantly anytime soon. The average price in San Antonio was $4.52 per gallon, according to AAA Texas; diesel costs an average of $5.11. Fuel prices have been rising steadily since mid-April, and […]
Motorist fined for driving with drugs ‘didn’t know’ it would be in his system as others warned
Motorists are warned not to get behind the wheel of their car – or any other – too soon after a night of drinking or drug use. A driver learned the hard way Tuesday night that unless you allow enough time for the substances to leave your system, you will fail any road test. The […]
CDL Trainer Brings Gender Diversity to Professional Driving Academy
Neiva Martinez is the first woman to be a CDL Trainer for Workforce Training and Continuing Education at Texas State Technical College’s Professional Driving Academy. (photo TSTC) – Advertising – Texas Border Affairs HARLINGEN, Texas – Women are gradually changing the perception that driving commercial vehicles is reserved for men. Neiva Martinez of Brownsville is […]
Jermaine Jenas accused of using the phone while driving and could be banned if found guilty
Former Premier League player Jermaine Jenas is being prosecuted for allegedly using his mobile phone while driving. The incident allegedly happened while Jenas was driving a black Range Rover in London on October 14 last year. The 39-year-old’s case is due to be heard behind closed doors at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Friday and he […]
Boosting high-growth women-led businesses
Sooner or later, every female entrepreneur looking to invest will encounter a similar experience. They’ll be up against a skeptical team of mostly male VCs, and one will turn to the other to discuss last night’s game. Now there are many women who love football and follow it with passion. Likewise, many people do not. […]
A couple of school bus drivers embark on a new chapter in their lives | Morrison County Register
“The wheels of the bus are turning in circles… all day.” Well, that won’t be the case for two of the Royalton School District’s school buses – with drivers Mel and Sue Oelrich behind the wheels anyway. After driving school buses for many years, the couple retired on May 27, 2022. “It was such rewarding […]
School van driver charged with drunk driving with student on board
The driver of a contracted school van in Quincy was arrested and charged with impaired driving after ramming another car in the city on Wednesday morning.Superintendent Kevin Mulvey released a statement saying the driver, who is employed by Mass Quality Ride, and a student were involved in a minor accident. Police identified the driver as […]
AAA Idaho: 40% of teenage driving deaths in ‘100 Deadliest Days’
All drivers are at higher risk during the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to AAA Idaho. Teenage drivers are particularly vulnerable. BOISE, Idaho – Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer as students leave school and the weather begins to warm; however, it is also the start of the most […]
Local driving academy prepares teen drivers
The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day means more inexperienced drivers, which can translate to an increase in crashes related to teen drivers. SPOKANE, Wash. — Memorial Day might be considered the unofficial start of summer, but it also kicked off one of the deadliest times for teen drivers. The days between Memorial Day […]
Huge backlog means learners have to wait a year to take driving tests
Learner drivers have to wait until 2023 to book their driving test, a new study has found. The problem is blamed on a Covid-related backlog and test center closures. Drivers in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham and Bristol are suffering the most, with slots unavailable until at least November – and many are likely to wait […]
Temuka’s new sergeant wants to change the ‘average attitude’ towards drunk driving
Yashas Srinivasa / Stuff New Sergeant Malcolm Lindsay, from Temuka, said he applied for the job because it was something he had never done before. Temuka’s new top cop promises to get tough on bad drivers in his patch with a particular focus on drunk driving. Sergeant Malcolm Lindsay says he wants to change people’s […]
Orson Elrington accused of driving without car insurance
Views : 562 Posted: Saturday, May 28, 2022. 5:02 p.m. CST. From BBN staff: Last night UDP caretaker for the Freetown Division, Orson Elrington, 44, was involved in a traffic accident outside Belize Primary School in Belize City. Elrington was allegedly driving his 2010 Ford Explorer when it sped through the ambulance emergency […]
Student, 19, ‘happy’ stalker driving instructor isn’t behind bars as ‘he needs help’
Exclusive: Maisie Relph says her former driving instructor needs help, not jail despite his obsessive online harassment leaving her ‘petrified’ after creating a fake account Maisie Relph, 19, an education psychology student, was harassed by her ex-driving instructor ( Image: Lee McLean/SWNS) A driving instructor who stalked one of his students has paid hackers hundreds […]
When roads become rivers: Creating a Plan B can keep people from driving through floodwaters
• Recent KZN floods have recently severely affected the region. • This article is based on studies done in Australia, but there are key points we could learn from in South Africa. • Many South Africans are forced to drive on flooded roads because there is no alternative. • Always having a ‘Plan B’ might […]
Is driving too slow in the passing lane illegal in Maine?
We have all been there. Traveling along the highway, passing a few cars here and there and suddenly everything gets a bit crowded. Those hours of training you went through in driving school tell you to move into the left lane and pass the cars that are slowing down the game. To your surprise, the […]
Catriona Carey given suspended sentence for driving without license or insurance
A garda was shouted at by a ‘totally out of control’ woman after he told her her uninsured car would be seized, Kilkenny District Court heard. Catriona Carey (44), of Weir View Hill, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny, received a suspended prison sentence on Monday for driving without a license or insurance while disqualified from driving. Solicitor […]
Two Somerset drivers receive six-month driving bans
TWO Somerset drivers have been given six-month driving bans ‘due to repeat offences’ after breaking the law on South West roads. One was handed a six-month disqualification after pleading guilty to being responsible for a vehicle while unfit to drink. The other was caught speeding over the 60mph speed limit for vans on an A […]
Are the working conditions, the exclusion of certain social benefits at the origin of the shortage of teachers in South Carolina?
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) — Governor Henry McMaster recently signed into law a bill expanding paid parental leave for state employees that does not include teachers. Why not? Because public school teachers are not technically employed by the state. South Carolina public school teachers are part of the Department of Education, governed by the State […]
Labor shortage pushes US nursing homes to the brink of collapse | Sotck exchange
Chippewa Manor beds might be full. The nursing and rehabilitation home is experiencing high demand for potential patients, following the recent closure of two nearby facilities. But there is a problem: there is no one to take care of the residents. Staffing has always been a challenge, but “it’s reached a boiling point” over the […]
Pelham Bay: Motorist dies after leaving embankment and landing on highway below
By SILE MOLONEY NYPD VEHICLE Photo courtesy of Emergency Vehicle via Flickr The NYPD says a 30-year-old man died and three others were injured after a driver lost control of his vehicle and left a southbound Bruckner Freeway embankment landing on the northbound lanes below. On Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at approximately 11:48 p.m., police […]
DUI enforcement begins before high school graduation and Memorial Day weekend
May 19, 2022, 8:44 a.m. HST Beginning today, Thursday, May 19, 2022, and during the Memorial Day holiday, the Maui Police Department Traffic Division will conduct sobriety checks and saturation patrols. The public can expect to see an increase in police presence using unmarked vehicles. “Officers will be searching various locations for impaired drivers to […]
Reckless driving at 14 Milwaukee schools
MPS: reckless driving in 14 schools Reckless driving continues to wreak havoc on Milwaukee and its schools. According to the MPS, 14 different campuses have witnessed reckless driving this school year. MILWAUKEE – Reckless driving continues to wreak havoc on Milwaukee and its schools. According to the MPS, 14 different campuses have witnessed reckless driving […]
Why are road deaths increasing while people are driving less?
The latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirms what local agencies have already suggested. Last year represented another significant increase in the number of deaths on American roads, up 10.5% from the high death rate seen in 2020. The agency estimated that 42,915 people were killed in 2021, while 2020 resulted […]
Driving test failure rates in Ireland and ‘avoid if you want to pass’ centers
Four in 10 people have failed their driving test nationwide so far this year. And new drivers have a better chance of passing if they take the test in a small rural area than in a larger, busy city, new data has revealed. The current average failure rate is 44.13% across the 60 test centers. […]
Copenhagen students experience simulated drunk driving | Education
COPENHAGEN – With prom and graduation season here, the Copenhagen Central School Students’ Group Against Destructive Decisions held a demonstration of the Save A Life International Tour. The program uses driving simulators that mimic the effects of driving under the influence and texting while driving. Courtney J. Johnston, president of the SADD Copenhagen chapter, said […]
US road deaths hit highest level since 2005 as driving rebounds | app
Road deaths rose last year to their highest level since 2005, with drivers increasingly returning to the roads after a drop in the early days of the pandemic. Nearly 43,000 people died in car crashes in 2021, a 10.5% jump from the previous year, according to a statement released Tuesday by the National Highway Traffic […]
forming a plan B can prevent people from driving through floodwaters
Queenslanders face another arduous cleanup after floods inundated roads and towns last week. In the current La Niña period, from November 2021 to present, at least 41 people have died (including three missing presumed dead) from floods in southeast Queensland, northern New South Wales , Greater Sydney and Victoria. Many involved the decision to enter […]
Brexit news: British expats in Spain slam ‘ridiculous’ rules of conduct as OAPs left without care | Politics | News
Since May 1, British nationals living in Spain can no longer drive because the British and Spanish governments failed to reach a post-Brexit deal on driving licenses. The April 30 post-Brexit deadline has come and gone without a deal and the British government has blamed its Spanish counterparts for the chaos. Until April 30, Britons […]
Mercedes-Benz dealership opens driving school for teens to build loyalty
Kory Enders covers the costs for half of the Clements students, while the dealer covers the rest. Teens learn skills like backing up, evasive lane changes and brake adjustments at the MSR Houston Race Center. The dealer says the drills teach students safe driving and accident avoidance techniques and allow them to experience extreme situations […]
Schuylkill Valley students discover the dangers of driving with the DUI simulator
Sean Reali knows firsthand the dangers teenagers can face when driving, as less than two years ago a drunk driver crashed into his daughter’s car along Route 222 near Reading. His daughter, then a high school student, survived the accident. It was a terrifying experience for her, he said. As an insurance agent for State […]
Ex-Miss Liverpool avoids driving ban because she has no insurance
A former Miss Liverpool escaped a possible driving ban after being caught without insurance. Faye Ayres, who also starred in Hollyoaks, was disqualified as part of the totaling proceedings after she was caught driving her Audi without insurance. Ayres, 28, claimed his insurance was withdrawn without his knowledge after he failed to spot an email […]
Mercedes tells owners of 292K vehicles to stop driving them – Orange County Register
Mercedes-Benz is telling owners of more than 292,000 vehicles in the United States to stop driving them because of an issue that could lead to brake failure. The German automaker is recalling the vehicles and says it will offer free towing so owners can take them to a dealership for service. The recall affects certain […]
Miami residents are in a rush to move New Yorkers driving up apartment rents
Natalia Solar moved to a 49-story luxury tower in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood two years ago. She and a roommate paid $3,300 a month for a two-bedroom apartment in a building with an Equinox fitness club, rooftop pool and 24-hour concierge service. She renewed the following year for $3,500. Then, when his lease expired earlier this […]
Police follow truck seen speeding, driving the wrong way through Meck, Union Counties – WSOC TV
Police follow truck seen speeding, driving the wrong way through Meck, Union Counties UNION COUNTY, NC – Chopper 9 Skyzoom was overhead as authorities vaguely followed a truck speeding, swerving and even driving in the wrong direction on Interstate 485. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department helicopter began following a truck Monday morning from Charlotte to Union […]
New book tackles potential issues behind climate change, and it’s not about CO₂
Energy management expert Richard Jones presents a comprehensive scientific analysis of the warming of the Earth and its atmosphere LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. (PRWEB) May 09, 2022 Author and energy expert Richard Jones has released a new book that dives into the likely causes of global warming, and readers might be surprised. In “Climate Change: The […]
What drives anxiety? Causes, symptoms and treatment
A person may feel anxious about driving for a variety of reasons. Whether they feel fear of driving or being in a vehicle, this anxiety can affect their day-to-day life. Past experiences or existing anxiety disorders can contribute to motor anxiety. This article discusses driving anxiety and what can cause it. It also explores symptoms, […]
Reckless Driving Outside Milwaukee School: Parent Films On Camera
Reckless Driving Outside Milwaukee School: Parent Films On Camera Exclusive video shows an SUV speeding and screaming outside Rufus King High School on the north side of Milwaukee. The video was captured by an upset parent. MILWAUKEE – Exclusive video shows an SUV speeding and screaming outside Rufus King High School on the north side […]
Maverick Driving Academy opens location in Granbury | New
After a one-year hiatus, students at Granbury High School can now begin taking driving lessons in Hood County. Maverick Driving Academy – a Burleson-based driving school with a second location in Aledo – recently opened a third location in Granbury. It’s at 403 Temple Hall Highway in Suite 6 (next to Hank FM’s old location). […]
Maruti Suzuki Driving Schools aim to train around 25 lakh people by 2025 – Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism
NEW DELHI, May 4: The country’s largest automaker, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, said on Wednesday that the number of its professional driving schools had reached the milestone of 500 across the country and aimed to train around 25 lakh people by 2025.Maruti Suzuki Driving Schools (MSDS), launched in 2005, now operates in 242 cities with […]
Maruti Suzuki driving schools aim to train around 25 lakh people by 2025
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, the country’s largest automaker, said on Wednesday that the number of its professional driving schools had reached the milestone of 500 across the country and aims to train around 25 lakh people by 2025. Maruti Suzuki Driving Schools (MSDS), launched in 2005, now has a presence in 242 cities with 500 […]
Who owns the driving data? Ola e-scooter crash in Assam sparks privacy controversy
On March 26, a young man in Guwahati, Assam had a rather serious accident while riding his Ola S1 Pro electric scooter. This accident left him with compound fractures in both arms. Her father, Balwant Singh, who also owned the scooter, posted an anguished message on social media accusing Ola of selling him a faulty […]
Driving Queensland’s AgTech Highway – OpenGov Asia
Taxes are central to a government’s ability to function. Being able to collect the necessary taxes allows the administration to be the well-oiled machine that it can serve its people. This is why digitization has played a pivotal role in the ability of the country’s Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to collect and ensure quality […]
reckless driving in Milwaukee; new towing policy in effect
reckless driving in Milwaukee; new towing policy in effect Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced Monday, May 2, the start of a new tow policy to help combat reckless driving. MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced Monday, May 2, the start of a […]
CHP Santa Barbara Offers Free ‘Start Smart’ Driver Education Program
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara Highway Patrol in California will offer a free “Start Smart” driver education program for teens and parents on Wednesday night. The Start Smart program aims to help newly or soon-to-be licensed teenage drivers become more aware of the responsibilities that come with having a license, according to the […]
Police: Go. School bus driver charged with impaired driving | Virginia News
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (AP) — A school bus driver with a central Virginia school district has been charged with driving under the influence following what police are calling a hit-and-run accident and a brief pursuit. Richmond police say it happened on Friday afternoon, according to media reports, when the driver of a Chesterfield County public school […]
Chandler school offers ‘high definition driving’ in Formula 4 cars
By Alex GouldCronkite News Engines roar, tires squeal and rubber burns at Radford Racing School, where drivers learn to race a range of cars used in professional and junior racing categories. Students can drive cars such as the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, the Lotus Evora GT and the Ligier JS F4, the exclusive model of […]
16-year-old girl charged, accused of leading teens to fatal triple shooting, Rock Hill police say – WSOC TV
17-year-old charged after Rock Hill shooting that killed 3 teenagers, police say ROCK HILL, South Carolina — The Rock Hill Police Department said Thursday that officers arrested another minor in a shooting Tuesday night that left three teenage boys dead. A 16-year-old girl, charged with murder, is accused of driving two teenage boys, 17 and […]
Olivia Rodrigo masters the art of storytelling in Olivia Rodrigo: Drive Home 2 u
After the release of her record song “drivers license”, everyone wondered what Olivia Rodrigo’s life was like. And after a year of performing at award shows, meeting his idol Taylor Swift and creating his hit debut album SOUR (2021), this fascination has only grown for his fans. In the Disney+ original Olivia Rodrigo: drive home […]
Conflict in Ukraine fuels hunger in Lebanon
Normally, breaking the fast is a joyful celebration during the holy month of Ramadan. But the women of the “Matbakh el Kell” community kitchen in Beirut, Lebanon, cook with local products just to avoid starvation. Hundreds of food parcels are ready to be delivered, intended for people who could not break the fast without this […]
War in Ukraine fuels hunger in Lebanon | Middle East | News and analysis of events in the Arab world | DW
Normally, breaking the fast is a joyful celebration during the holy month of Ramadan. But the women of the “Matbakh el Kell” community kitchen in Beirut, Lebanon, cook with local products just to avoid starvation. Hundreds of food parcels are ready to be delivered, intended for people who could not break the fast without this […]
Driving test: More young drivers ready to hit the road as DVSA pass rates rise
Driving lessons in England resumed on April 12 last year, after lockdowns forced closures, creating backlogs for tests and lessons. The latest DVSA dataset revealed that before the pandemic the pass rate was 46.4%, while today 51.9% of drivers pass their test. Seb Goldin, CEO of RED Driving School, said it was no surprise that […]
Grant scheme aims to reduce reckless driving around school buses
HAMILTON COUNTY — Erin James is a school bus driver for the Hamilton Heights School Corporation. She’s been on a drive around the northeast part of the county, including part of State Route 37, for seven years. “30 seconds isn’t worth a child’s life,” James said outside his bus. The route taken by James’ 46 […]
Driving school owes students thousands in refunds after leaving them stranded
BATON ROUGE — A local driving school owes refunds to at least 40 people who paid for a service they didn’t receive. Many people contacted the WBRZ investigative unit to complain about the same thing: they paid $500 to Metro City Driving Academy, but didn’t earn the required credits before they could get a license. […]
Ex-officer charged with assault on his mother driving near protest
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A fired Philadelphia police officer has been arrested on aggravated assault and other charges of beating a mother who was pulled from her SUV by police after accidentally driving into a civil disturbance with her son 2 years in the car. The interaction between Rickia Young and more than a dozen officers […]
Misconduct or police pursuit? Mom wants answers to her daughter’s road death
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — D’Asia Monroe was scheduled to attend Palm Beach Lakes Community High School’s prom and graduate this spring. “And I can’t even dress my little girl, because she’s gone,” Monroe’s mother, Mikea Brown, said. Monroe and her boyfriend Deshawn Knowles died in an accident March 6 after a Riviera Beach Police sergeant […]
People with sleep apnea have risky driving habits
Sleep apnea is a growing condition in the general population worldwide. This can cause people to stop briefly and start breathing again dozens or even hundreds of times throughout the night. People with sleep apnea tend to wake up tired in the morning even though their breathing interruptions don’t often wake them up. The fatigue […]
Watch “OLIVIA RODRIGO: Driving Home 2u (A SOUR Movie)” streaming now on #DisneyPlus #Trailer #drivinghome2u #PremierePhotos
Premiering March 25, 2022, exclusively on Disney+ Olivia Rodrigo attended the premiere of her new Disney+ original movie ‘OLIVIA RODRIGO: Driving Home 2 u (a SOUR movie)’ at the Regency Theater in Westwood tonight. The film, which follows Olivia on a cinematic journey exploring the story behind her triple-platinum debut album “SOUR” (Geffen Records), premieres […]
Teen driver safety, safe driving tips for inexperienced drivers
AAA says 7 teens die in car crashes every day LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Two separate car crashes within hours of each other Tuesday in central Kentucky, both killing children ages 8 and 17. In both wrecks, the driver was a teenager. Although the cause of the wrecks is still under investigation, it highlights the […]
Risky Driving Behaviors Rise as Common Sleep Disorders Worsen
Summary: Obstructive sleep apnea can impact your driving behavior, according to a new study. People with sleep apnea who experienced eight additional interruptions of breathing per hour had a 27% increased risk of doing dangerous actions while driving, such as speeding, hard braking or sudden acceleration. Source: WUSLT People with sleep apnea wake up tired […]
The Three Forces Driving Inflation Up and What It Will Take to Calm Them
If you’re looking for a price drop on everyday items on your shopping list, you might be waiting a while. Data released last week by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed inflation jumped 8.5% in March from a year ago – the biggest increase since 1981 rates. And while consumers from all economic backgrounds are […]
Distracted Driving and Driving Under the Influence – Pasadena Now
On April 22, the Pasadena Police Department will conduct law enforcement operations focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law, followed by a DUI saturation patrol looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI). Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communication device while […]
8 UK driving laws you might be breaking without realizing this holiday
The Met Office forecast predicts the UK will enjoy some of the hottest days of the year so far this bank holiday weekend. But with such weather, drivers risk breaking driving laws that many of us won’t be aware of. Moneyshake has taken a look at the driving laws you’re probably breaking without even realizing […]
Every 15 Minutes warns teens against drunk driving | Community
For all but 19 of the 1,600 students at Rancho Cotate High School, last Thursday would have seemed like a normal day. Students went to class, unlikely to notice the 19 empty desks belonging to students crossing different cultural and socioeconomic cliques and backgrounds. That is until police accompanied by chaplains and the Grim Reaper […]
High Performance Driving School | Opinion
I have already written about this. My dad was a racing car freak. He enjoyed driving fast cars and watching sports car races. He even rode a Triumph TR-3. Sometimes he talked to me about racing. He mentioned that he had always wanted to go to a great high performance driving school in California. There […]
Kia study shows the music you listen to can impact real-world EV range
The type of music playing through an electric vehicle (EV) audio system can impact actual range, according to a test study by Kia UK and a leading authority on acoustics, noise , psychoacoustics and sound science. The study indicates that playlists containing ambient classic tunes and famous symphonic compositions like Beethoven can help drivers sustain […]
BMW’s teen driving school taught by professional racing drivers
SPARTANBURG SC (WSPA) – The BMW Performance Center in Spartanburg offers driver training courses for teenagers that teach them how to avoid complicated hazards on the road with instruction from professional racing drivers. “We’re one of the only places in the country where a kid can come and drive someone else’s car on a private […]
Police arrest man driving vehicle possibly linked to attempted kidnapping
Anaheim police have arrested a man driving the vehicle that matches the description of the one used in the attempted kidnapping of a 13-year-old girl last Thursday afternoon. Police first attempted to park the vehicle at the intersection of Lambert Road and Sunflower Street in Brea at around 2.30pm. “When they attempted to stop the […]
‘Every 15 Minutes’ shows students at Dimond High the dangers of drunk driving
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – The Anchorage Fire Department, Police Department, Providence Alaska Medical Center and Dimond High School teamed up Wednesday to bring students to the front lines of a mock EMT response to a drunk driving scene through a production called “Every 15 Minutes. Students from the Drama Department at Dimond High School portrayed […]
Cash-strapped refugee driving school launches fundraiser
When Kegin Hoartens first sat behind the wheel of a car, she didn’t even know how to turn on the ignition. But the Mount Roskill resident had been determined to learn to drive since arriving in Aotearoa from Sri Lanka as a refugee in 2019. “Driving a car is a very important skill to survive […]
Simulation highlights the dangers of impaired driving for students at Las Cruces High
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – High school students in Las Cruces gathered today to watch a simulation showing the death and injuries of seven of their classmates in front of their campus. It was a simulation set up by Shattered Lives to teach high school students about the repercussions of impaired driving. The students saw […]
A look at the technical and psychological evolution of driving
“I bet many analysts have discussed this topic over and over, but a few research papers later I realized how much there was yet to be discovered by the average Joe. I started my research with technical understanding regulations, practices and limits; and completed the study with the psychological and behavioral effects of driving on […]
Mum admits driving recklessly caused her 10-year-old daughter’s death
Provided Teang Atauea died in an accident on the Napier-Taupō road on June 21. The mother of a young girl killed in a car crash has pleaded guilty to careless driving and causing her death – and can avoid a conviction if she can prove she is a competent driver. Ten-year-old Teang Atauea died in […]
East Lansing research shows driving an electric car is cheaper than gasoline
LANSING, Mich. — Patrick Anderson, director of the Anderson Economic Group, knows firsthand what it’s like to drive electric. “That’s my electric vehicle over there,” Anderson said. “It’s a Porsche Taycan.” As the head of a company that works closely with automakers, Anderson said he chose to drive an electric vehicle (EV) to get a […]
NH man charged with impaired driving after driving smoldering vehicle into back of school bus – Boston 25 News
STODDARD, NH – A New Hampshire man is under arrest after driving his smoking vehicle, which was missing a tire, into the back of a school bus while allegedly intoxicated on the Route 123 in Stoddard Tuesday afternoon. Shortly before 4:00 p.m., New Hampshire State Police responded to a report of a dangerous driver swerving […]