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  2. Sudden unintended acceleration - Wikipedia

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    In One-pedal driving mode, the driver can accelerate and reverse the car without applying the brakes. The local regulator in China suggested Tesla change the one-pedal driving mode logic and use creep mode as the default behavior.

  3. Highway hypnosis - Wikipedia

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    Since one of the causes of highway hypnosis is sensory deprivation (monotonous, uninteresting scenery), it can be useful to place bright and unusual decorative objects along the highway. [ 4 ] Highway hypnosis is often a precursor to falling asleep at the wheel, so at the first signs of drowsiness, the driver is advised to stop the car and rest ...

  4. Effects of cars - Wikipedia

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    While on common perception the engine is the main cause for noise, tire noise becomes the dominant source of noise above 20–30 miles per hour (30–50 km/h) for passenger vehicles. Although aerodynamic noise does increase at highway speeds, it contributes less than tire noise unless at very high speeds.

  5. Snowmelt causes dangerous driving conditions with fog and ...

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    If people are driving too fast and not maintaining enough distance from the cars in front of them, then there is a possibility of the car sliding and leading to an accident when you need to stop ...

  6. Roadway noise - Wikipedia

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    Roadway noise is the most prevalent form of environmental noise.Pictured: São Paulo, Brazil. Roadway noise is the collective sound energy emanating from motor vehicles.It consists chiefly of road surface, tire, engine/transmission, aerodynamic, and braking elements.

  7. Distracted driving: Why staying safe means staying focused - AOL

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    Use technology to your advantage: Most cell phones have free safe driving features that help prevent drivers from using their phones while driving. Apple has Driving Focus, which when activated ...

  8. Washboarding - Wikipedia

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    Washboarding effect on a road. Washboarding or corrugation [1] is the formation of periodic, transverse ripples in the surface of gravel and dirt roads.Washboarding occurs in dry, granular road material [2] with repeated traffic, traveling at speeds above 8.0 kilometres per hour (5 mph). [3]

  9. That ‘nice’ gesture while driving? It is illegal and here’s ...

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    I’m a big fan of being kind while driving. And the kindest thing you can do is to follow the law. With that in mind, let’s work through the violations one at a time.