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Speeding Hazards and Benefits of Controlled Driving

August 9, 2023December 22, 2023 - by Rubab Xahra - Leave a Comment

Speeding is a common practice among drivers around the world. It may seem thrilling and exhilarating to push the accelerator …

Interesting / International / News / Technical

Skoda’s Smart Grille to Make Road Crossing Easier

March 8, 2023 - by News Desk - 1 Comment

Road crossing is a risky endeavor. As many countries have crossings without stoplights and drivers don’t always pay attention to stoplights, pedestrians often have no idea whether the cars approaching them will stop or not. Skoda is solving that issue with a combination of smart grilles and AI crossing guards in collaboration with a team of robotic experts.

General / Interesting / Safety

The Evolution of Car Safety

October 7, 2021 - by UsmanAnsari - 3 Comments.

Initially it was all too exciting to be able to move around in an automobile but as more & more cars started to appear, cases of collision between two automobiles & even those involving pedestrians started to appear. And that’s where the vehicle safety became a concern.

Opinions / General / Safety

The Dangerously Abnormal Road Studs

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 - by Maha Tanveer - 1 Comment

Road studs or cat-eyes are a common sight on the roads of Pakistan. However, globally, especially in developed countries, these have long disappeared. Having been chiefly replaced with solar road studs, they are seldom seen anywhere.

News / Interesting / International / Safety

Automatic Headlamps Now Mandatory in Japan

April 11, 2020 - by UsmanAnsari - Leave a Comment

Japan is becoming the first country in the world where automakers must ensure to equip all new vehicles with automatic headlamps. This comes in response to cases of elderly pedestrians and cyclists being hit in traffic at dusk because drivers had not switched on their headlamps.

Guides / Safety

3-second Rule- The Safe Following Distance

July 20, 2019 - by Guest - 3 Comments.

The 3-second rule for regular vehicles and 5-second rule for bigger vehicles is something that everyone should practice, in order to stay in the safe braking zone and avoid accidents.