Category Archives: road safety

Alonso gives tips on how to be a better driver

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Nuria

The Spaniard race car driver Fernando Alonso has just presented a  few recommendations to improve road safety, in an initiative promoted by Cajastur. Here is a list of steps to follow according to Formula 1 world champion:     1. Use … Continue reading →

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Ndrive G400, a GPS with a built in alcoholmeter

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Nuria

Ndrive presents an interesting GPS navigating system with a built in alcoholmeter. This curious Ndrive G400,as well as being very useful, is also a low cost navegator, being that its price is around 200 euros. The alcoholmeter incorporated is very … Continue reading →

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The new cars will have daytime lights in 2011

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Nuria

A few months ago we talked about the initiative by the DGT to turn car lights on in the morning. And now the European Union is uniting to this initiative. According to the Road Safety British minister, Jim Fitzpatrick, the … Continue reading →

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MirrorPilot the GPS navigator that can be seen in the rear-view mirror

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Nuria

The other day we talked about a GPS that is installed in the windshield. Today we bring you a system that is monitorized by the rear-view mirror. It is called MirrorPilot, a navigator that displays the GPS sytem in the … Continue reading →

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Continental creates a tire that repairs itself

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Nuria

Tires are, without a doubt, one of the most important elements of our vehicle, mainly because they are the only ones who are in direct contact with the road. That is why we welcome all new initiatives to improve road … Continue reading →

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The DGT website offers updates on roads, cameras and incidences

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Nuria

Before departing on a trip it is essential to consult the DGT website. Years back it was very common to call the road information line to be informed, but nowadays with all the new technologies, everything is much more simpler … Continue reading →

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