#WomenDrive
In spite of the fact that women drivers are involved in fewer road accidents, many machista stereotypes persisy about the woman/car relationship. Can we get rid of them?
ROAD SAFETY
Musical highways: acoustic guides that alert and accompany
Sound guides to alert drivers that they may be out of their lane are common on many highways. Some of them, instead of activating a sound or vibrating, break into song.
The work of a composer of the sound of an electric motor
Silence. That’s what is heard when an electric car passes by at low speed. This is an advantage with regard to noise pollution, but can be a danger when it comes to road safety. There are professionals who solve this problem: the designers of engine sounds.
The airbag can also save the life of motorcyclists
The vulnerability of motorcyclists to a possible accident can be reduced with new garments that contain airbags. Beside jackets and vests, there are now jeans with built-in airbags.
Self-repairing highways: the definitive end to potholes?
It’s probable that the roads of the future may be capable of self-repairing. Could we forget about potholes forever?
New year, new norms
This 2021 has brought a renewal of the rules of the road in Spain. Are you familiar with the changes?
