A lot of research takes place in science, as specialists go through studies to see what's in it for regular folk or what not. Once data gathering is complete, it is evaluated, often for human safety purposes. The data gathered can also help improve current technology or pre-existing products. Scientific driving is the study of how people drive as well as the risks involved. It is from such data collected that states have come up with the laws they have for driving as well as for citations.
Cell phones, as you may know, are an important part of how we live our everyday lives. It used to be that a cell phone was only to be used in emergencies, but they are now all-purpose means of communication. And we're sure you've seen someone driving with one hand and using the other hand to hold up his or her cell phone. Scientific driving research has indicated that yes, this is a dangerous way to drive one's car.
Those who regularly juggle these two tasks say it isn't dangerous - it's almost like speaking to the people seated with you in the car. But take note that if you're dialing someone's number, you need to divert your attention from the road. Also, you would be driving with only one hand on the wheel. If you think that's dangerous, well, there are some people out there trying to be the next Evel Knievel by texting AND driving at the same time!
Getting the right amount of sleep is another factor researched on in scientific driving. One of them is our reaction times. There has been a great deal of scientific study when it comes to driving while groggy. Sadly, the number of groggy drivers on the road is still quite plentiful, despite evidence that it isn't safe. There is no law banning driving while tired or sleepy, but it simply isn't safe. You risk harming yourself, those in the vehicle with you, and innocent people that just happen to be on the same road.
Rules and regulations prohibiting drunken driving and the corresponding penalties are a result of scientific research. You can't make good decisions all the time when drunk and/or stoned, and that certainly applies when you're driving. The studies done cover both driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. There are some educational vehicles out there that allow you to see just how driving drunk really affects you.
Cell phones, as you may know, are an important part of how we live our everyday lives. It used to be that a cell phone was only to be used in emergencies, but they are now all-purpose means of communication. And we're sure you've seen someone driving with one hand and using the other hand to hold up his or her cell phone. Scientific driving research has indicated that yes, this is a dangerous way to drive one's car.
Those who regularly juggle these two tasks say it isn't dangerous - it's almost like speaking to the people seated with you in the car. But take note that if you're dialing someone's number, you need to divert your attention from the road. Also, you would be driving with only one hand on the wheel. If you think that's dangerous, well, there are some people out there trying to be the next Evel Knievel by texting AND driving at the same time!
Getting the right amount of sleep is another factor researched on in scientific driving. One of them is our reaction times. There has been a great deal of scientific study when it comes to driving while groggy. Sadly, the number of groggy drivers on the road is still quite plentiful, despite evidence that it isn't safe. There is no law banning driving while tired or sleepy, but it simply isn't safe. You risk harming yourself, those in the vehicle with you, and innocent people that just happen to be on the same road.
Rules and regulations prohibiting drunken driving and the corresponding penalties are a result of scientific research. You can't make good decisions all the time when drunk and/or stoned, and that certainly applies when you're driving. The studies done cover both driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. There are some educational vehicles out there that allow you to see just how driving drunk really affects you.
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