Category Archives: driver distraction

You may not want to watch this video, but it could save a life from driver distraction.

Posted on December 1, 2016 by

I’ve written a lot of blogs about driver distraction lately. It’s the season to be jolly, but it’s hectic, busy, stressful and very easy to lose concentration for a brief moment. I have lost close friends through driver distraction, most … Continue reading →

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Raves and a little rant from Paihia to Auckland

Posted on November 29, 2016 by

On the weekend I had the distinct pleasure of being a guest speaker at the Northland National Road Carriers event in Paihia. It was great to have the pleasure to speak with and learn from people that have been on … Continue reading →

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10 Ways Not to Die in Your Car in A Split Second

Posted on October 7, 2016 by

US statistics from last year say that this weekend 18 people WILL DIE due to driver distraction. Continue reading →

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Remember the jokes about what if computer manufacturers built cars?

Posted on July 22, 2016 by

Mashable Australia put out a story this month about A Tesla that crashed while on Autopilot, where the ‘driver’ died and discussed the implications to the industry. So what exactly does autopilot mean. I’ve been on the jump seat on … Continue reading →

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Video shows Google self-driving car hit bus

Posted on March 15, 2016 by

Newly released video shows recorded by cameras on the bus show the moment a Google self-driving car learned the hard way not to tussle with a public bus. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk Google is doing the right thing in … Continue reading →

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Volvo promises ‘DEATHPROOF’ cars by 2020

Posted on January 23, 2016 by

The Swedish company, which has built its reputation on safety, says a world where nobody dies in car accidents is closer than most people think. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk Volvo has always had a great reputation for safety and … Continue reading →

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Cars Are Not Driving Away Any Time Soon

Posted on May 6, 2015 by

I’ve been reading a book called ‘Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do’ by Tom Vanderbilt, which resonates very well with me. Now I’m no petrol head, but I still like driving my car and it is still more … Continue reading →

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