Weeks into national cannabis legalization, a top RCMP officer says the tests being used to detect whether someone is driving high are “not there yet,” though they’re the best they’ve got.
Tag: driving
First Ticket for Stoned Driving Issued One Hour After Legalization
Marijuana seems to be a reoccurring theme this month. Canada, which legalized recreational use of the drug on Wednesday, has already had an opportunity to remind its citizenry that there are still some ground rules that must be followed. Literally one hour after weed received the green light, Winnipeg police issued a citation for consumption […]
Audi Brings Drift-Happy Driving to Its Electric E-tron SUV
The German automaker takes advantage of its all-electric powertrain to make the E-tron a delightfully drifty luxury SUV. https://media.wired.com/photos/5bc4dfe2f0a2b52cdedc1c6c/master/pass/Audi-E-Tron-B0000236.jpg
Ford patent brings Real Racing tilt-steering to autonomous driving
[unable to retrieve full-text content] Filed under: Ford,Technology,Autonomous,Future Take over steering by tilting a device or touching a virtual wheel. Continue reading Ford patent brings Real Racing tilt-steering to autonomous driving Ford patent brings Real Racing tilt-steering to autonomous driving originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 07 Oct 2018 08:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms […]
Driving for Uber When You Can’t Afford a Car
In 2013, Uber was in the midst of an aggressive global expansion when it launched in South Africa. The app requires a critical mass of drivers to function properly, otherwise riders must wait prohibitively long for trips. In Cape Town, a Zimbabwean driver who I will call Mike (he asked that his name not be […]
Isn’t it Ironic: Chevrolet Launches Engaging Phone App Intended to Curb Distracted Driving
Chevrolet is releasing a new smartphone app, titled Call Me Out, to help remind motorists to keep their eyes on the road and put their phones in their pockets while driving. Of course, individuals will still have to check their phones to receive the messages, which seems a little counterintuitive. While the automaker appears to […]
How a day driving high-downforce cars at VIR taught me I’m OK being slow
(credit: Jonathan Gitlin) When the invitation to try out the new formula and sports prototype cars at Virginia International Raceway arrived in my inbox, I was pretty sure I’d have to politely decline. I could hear the boss’ response immediately: “So, you just want to spend a day at the track doing laps?” But this […]
Lego builds life-size, driving Bugatti Chiron out of Technic pieces
[unable to retrieve full-text content] Filed under: Green,Toys/Games,Bugatti,Coupe,Electric,Supercars It makes about 5 horsepower from Lego motors. Continue reading Lego builds life-size, driving Bugatti Chiron out of Technic pieces Lego builds life-size, driving Bugatti Chiron out of Technic pieces originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2018 05:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use […]
She's Driving Genetic Sequencing Fresh From the Womb
This OZY original series brings to you Medical Breakthroughs – and the people behind them – that could change how doctors treat us, find fixes to today’s diseases and make our lives truly better. Two exhausted but joyful parents welcome their tiny daughter to the world. The nurse whisks her away to get cleaned up, […]
How a ‘harmless’ driving offence could see you risk a prison sentence
Motorists are being warned that flouting a seemingly innocuous driving rule could land them a prison sentence. Lying about the person who committed a driving offence and taking the penalty points for someone else is illegal can land the people involved in serious trouble. A recent study revealed that one in five motorists surveyed had […]
