How To Make Trucks Safer On Highways
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On The Road To Safety
Series Overview: How Safe Are Our Roads?()
November 22, 2009 Highway safety has improved through better vehicle technology, smarter road designs and reformed behaviors, such as reduced drunken driving. But fatalities are still high: In 2008, more than 37,000 people were killed in crashes involving motor vehicles. This week, as the holiday travel season begins, NPR will explore these issues.
Letter To A Speed Demon()
November 29, 2009 Erica Molitor tells her fellow commuters that driving fast and furious is not the way to a woman's heart.
The Deadliest Roads Are Rural()
November 29, 2009 The roads traveled least are the nation's deadliest roads, according to federal highway data. More Americans die on rural highways than on urban streets and freeways. U.S. Highway 6 in Utah in particular has earned a reputation as a deadly rural road.
Small Cars Don't Get Any Respect()
November 28, 2009 When Lisa Troch is behind the wheel of her Mini Rover, she says other drivers treat her like she's invisible.
On Two Wheels, The Road Looks Different()
November 27, 2009 As soon as Caroline Keem started commuting to work on a bike, she learned the hard lessons of the road.
Reining In Tailgate Parties A Challenge For Colleges()
November 28, 2009 Safety experts cite concerns about underage drinking, drunken driving and other risky behaviors.
Waging War On Distracted Driving()
November 27, 2009 Nineteen states have banned texting while driving. It's part of a growing movement to crack down on mobile phone usage behind the wheel that is reminiscent of earlier campaigns against drunk driving.
Personal Rapid Transit: Future Or Elevated Fantasy?()
November 26, 2009 Transportation planners are banking on a futuristic network of ecofriendly computer-automated pod cars as the next smart form of mass transit. Several U.S. cities are doing feasibility studies for personal rapid transit systems, and Britain's Heathrow Airport plans to launch its system in the spring.
Automakers Help Aging Drivers Travel More Safely()
November 26, 2009 MRSome car companies are developing high-tech solutions to help older people drive more safely and let them hold on to their car keys longer. Ford uses special "aging suits" and virtual reality to help designers and engineers see aging drivers' limitations.
When Emotions Go Into Overdrive()
November 26, 2009 Alissa Corby says drivers should make eye contact to help reduce road rage.
