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26 Dec 2025

Touchscreens on car dashboards increase driver distraction

A simulator study found that using a car touchscreen while driving makes steering and touchscreen tasks worse. Multitasking reduced lane control and touchscreen accuracy; researchers suggest simple sensors could monitor attention and change the interface.

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16 Dec 2025

Impaired driving rises in December

Data show December is one of the deadliest months for impaired driving, with 2022 rates at their highest in 15 years. A Virginia Tech researcher warns that impairment now often involves cannabis and other drugs and needs better prevention.

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5 Dec 2025

Most Older Americans Still Drive but Many Have No Plan

A national poll finds 84% of people 65 and older drive at least once a week, yet 54% of drivers in that group have no plan if they must stop driving. The survey was done in February 2025 with 2,883 respondents.

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24 Jul 2024

Traffic and Pollution in Asian Cities

Traffic congestion in many Asian cities raises pollution, lowers living standards and costs economies money. Cities such as Delhi, Bangkok and Metro Manila are expanding metros, switching to electric vehicles and using pricing and technology to reduce traffic.

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