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10 Commandments for Driver Safety

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Dr. Elizabeth Whelan of ACSH criticizes the Vatican's "10 Commandments" on driving for failing to mention the most important tip: wear your seat belt.

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How OnStar Works (1:05)

How does OnStar know where you are, and how can your car report that it has been in an accident? Learn how OnStar works in this video from HowStuffWorks.

Mythbusters: Bombed by an Airbag (0:27)

Can an airbag really bomb a person in an accident? Watch this video from the Discovery Channel's MythBusters to find out the answer.

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What are the odds you can die or be seriously injured in a car crash?

MythBusters: Speed Camera Uncut (2:14)

Will switching lanes in front of a red-light speed camera help you elude a ticket? Watch as the MythBusters find out.

Smart Car Crash Test Results (2:28)

Watch this Medialink video to see the test results for the Smart Car. This mini car did surprisingly well in the front and side impact crash tests. You wouldn't think a little car like this could stand up to the stress, but it did.

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Scientific Cliffhangers: Dozy Driving (6:08)

Thirty percent of driving accidents are caused by fatigue and sleepiness. If you feel sleepy while driving, there are certain strategies that you can use to stay awake.

Scientific Cliffhangers: Tips for Sleepy Drivers (2:58)

If you feel sleepy while driving, rolling the window down, turning up the radio, or turning on the air conditioning are minimally effective. You should pull to the side of the road and sleep.

Scientific Cliffhangers: The Dangers of Sleepy Driving (3:09)

Fatigue and sleepiness, which are different, are estimated to be the cause of thirty percent of traffic accidents. It is the combination of sleepiness with other factors, such as exercise, a recent large meal, or medication, that lead to problems.

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Auto Traffic 3 (1:41)

From the Archives of Discovery: Traffic jams, gridlock and congestion are familiar to every driver. Learn more about traffic in this video.

Auto Traffic 2 (1:55)

From the Archives of Discovery: Traffic jams, gridlock and congestion are familiar to every driver. Learn more about traffic in this video.

Auto Traffic 1 (1:31)

From the Archives of Discovery: Traffic jams, gridlock and congestion are familiar to every driver. Learn more about traffic in this video.

Traffic Grid (1:15)

From the archives of Discovery: Researches use a computer program to monitor the flow of traffic on a grid. Learn more about traffic grids and traffic flow.

Driving Simulation (3:43)

From the archives of Discovery: Driving simulations realistically mimic actual driving conditions. Learn more about driving simulation in this video.

How the Denso Navigation System Works (2:29)

What's the latest in auto navigation technology? Find out in this video by HowStuffWorks.