Put Down That Phone!: Your Car Could Soon Demand Your Undivided Attention
Some Canadian researchers are developing a kind of high-tech back-seat driver that keeps an eye on motorists and makes sure they’re paying attention to the road.
But it’ll ride right up front, perhaps on the dashboard.
NAFA’s Next Webinar: EMV, Mobile, and the Future of Fleet Payments – Register Now!
EMV, Mobile, and the Future of Fleet Payments
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Payment technology is rapidly evolving along the parallel tracks of convenience and security. Drivers want to pay the easiest way possible, while fleet managers need bullet-proof protection for those payments and the data that surrounds them.
This webinar tackles technological progress in payment at the pump, in the store and in the maintenance shop. We'll look at status of the of EMV "chip" card technology, explore mobile payments, and preview future payment options.
Driving Dynamics Named a 2017 Top 20 Health and Safety Training Company
Driving Dynamics Inc. announced today it has been selected as a 2017 Top 20 Health and Safety Training Company by Training Industry Inc. as part of its mission to continually monitor the training marketplace for the best providers of training services and technologies.
Selection to the first annual 2017 Top 20 Health and Safety Training Companies List was based on the following criteria:
- Breadth and diversity of health and safety training offerings
- Ability to deliver training in preferred modalities
- Company size and growth potential
- Geographic and vertical reach
- Quality of clients
Aggressive and risky driving behaviors linked to greater accident rate
Researchers say young drivers turn aggressive when angered on the road.
If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in heavy city traffic or on a congested highway, then you may be all too familiar with how aggressive some drivers can be.
But a new study shows that being aggressive behind the wheel comes at a cost.
Lead author David Herrero, a lecturer at the University of the Basque Country, says that risky and aggressive driving behaviors result in more accidents. In fact, even aggressive thoughts while driving can have their drawbacks.
This New App Lets People Tattle On Distracted Drivers For Cash
Let's get it out of the way—texting and driving is bad.
So bad, in fact, that a new startup is encouraging those on the road around you to pick up their phones, assuming they're a passenger, and submit a short video clip of your wrongdoings to it for cash.
Text to Ticket is a newer startup based out of San Francisco, California. It was formed when a group of friends were crossing the street and were nearly hit by a car who was distracted by their phone and nearly ended their life.
