Driverless cars are at risk from inheriting the bad habits of their human predecessors. Hopes that driverless cars might represent a Holy Grail for vulnerable road users – effectively putting an end to widespread road danger – seemed premature this week after a Nissan equipped with the technology came close to hitting a cyclist. Petite vidéo de la conduite autonome.…
Cycling on urban roads can feel like a primordial battle, so it’s fitting that New York designer Taylor Simpson has devised a pair of bicycle handlebars that look like a stag’s antlers. The black antlers are certainly eye-catching – they might even encourage drivers to look properly before pulling out. However, the handlebars are likely to remain a one-off sculpture.…
When we have concerns over our weight or general health and well-being, we are likely to reassess our eating habits and perhaps look into a gym membership. We are less likely to look into our transport choices, which are more likely to be made on the basis of cost and convenience. This makes little sense. Transport is a major factor…
As we become older and more frail, the risk to us from road danger increases dramatically. Those aged 65-84 are less likely to be involved in road traffic collisions than children, but when there are, they are three times more likely to be killed. The statistics are startling. 5470 children in 2013 were the victims of road traffic collisions and…
An unintended consequence of driverless car technology may be that it forces motor insurers to improve their moral standards. As a driver, it’s natural to assume that one’s insurer will act with decency. Unfortunately, the events that take place on your behalf following a collision in which you are at fault take place largely behind the scenes. At present, in…
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