In an effort to learn more about driver
inattention, one of the biggest killers on WA roads, RAC created the
world's first Attention Powered Car -- a car that goes when you're
paying attention and slows when you're not. On the final
leg of our road trip, we visited Narrogin in the Wheatbelt, which is
also often dubbed by emergency services as the 'accident belt'. Here,
single vehicle crashes with young drivers behind the wheel are
particularly high, so we wanted to see if inattention was part of the
problem. Our first driver, Shawn, took the Attention
Powered Car and few mates around town. Not surprisingly, his mates
proved to be a distraction, as well as thinking about his girlfriend
and sadly, friends lost on the road. Next up was Speedway Driver Coby.
She performed well on the open road, but had plenty inattention moments
to match. Perhaps most telling though, was her insight into the minds
of many drivers who even after being made aware of their limitations,
aren't likely to change behaviour. Check out the video to
see the Attention Powered Car on the road and how our drivers
performed. Plus, follow the journey, watch all webisodes from our
journey and keep up-to-date with what we have planned next by visiting
forthebetter.com.au
The Attention Powered Car, developed by
the RAC, is into leg 3 of its road trip around WA visiting towns
including Donnybrook, Nannup and Pemberton, heading to Albany and then
finishing in the Wheatbelt town of Narrogin. In this
episode we put two drivers behind the wheel that drive for a living. We
wanted to see if their professional experience influenced their
attention levels. How will our Ambo and Australia's best truck driver
perform? First up was Mike. As a St John's Ambulance
Volunteer, he needs to be calm and confident driving under pressure and
at high speed. And it showed. So too with our second driver, Murray,
who's TNT Australia's best truck driver. Both came out determined and
focused to prove they had the edge. To some degree they did. Incidences
of inattention were fewer and further between, but they were still
there. Encouragingly, both drivers were much better at refocusing when
they did lose attention. Check out this webisode to see
just how they performed, as well as what insights we are finding about
driver inattention as we take the Attention Powered Car through
southern WA.
Golden Girl Betty White proves age is just
a number as she gives us the old school version of Air New Zealand's
in-flight safety. Watch and be in to win a trip for 2 to either sunny
Palm Springs USA or spectacular Hanmer Springs in New Zealand. http://www.airnewzealand.com/safetyoldschool/ You
and a friend could enjoy Air New Zealand's ageless comfort as you fly
to either Palm Springs or Queenstown for 7 nights of rest and play
including planned activities and a rental car. Click the web address
above to enter.
One creative kid’s unique sandwich recipe could help put them on the road to college. Now through November 8, 2013, the makers of Jif® Peanut Butter invite families to ignite their culinary creativity in the kitchen and create an original sandwich recipe for the 12th Annual Jif Most Creative Sandwich Contest™. Parents of children between ages 6 and 12 are able to submit their child’s original recipe for a chance to win a $25,000 college fund and a trip to New York City.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/61863-jif-peanut-butter-annual-most-creative-sandwich-contest-scholarship-prize
The summer season is coming to an end, but that doesn't mean there isn't some time for you to get a little summer sun. If you're planning a last minute road trip, it's important to plan ahead, research restaurants and hotels and make sure to perform the proper maintenance on your car. And, through the end of August, the Super 8 hotel brand is holding an exciting sweepstakes that will help add some miles to any road trip.
With only 12 inches of blank space left on his body, Zombie Boy and Dermablend Professional join forces again to deliver an epic collaboration. Known for “Go Beyond the Cover,” the 2011 YouTube phenomenon that garnered 22 million views, six prestigious awards and a cult following, Zombie Boy and Dermablend are back with yet another shocking reveal! Using 3-D technology, Dermablend gives everyone the chance to get up close and personal with Zombie Boy; you can touch him, you can feel him…don’t worry he won’t bite. The duo offers fans the chance to delve deep into Zombie Boy’s secrets and discover the stories behind each tattoo…bet you can’t guess which tattoo was his first. Throughout your journey, take notice that Dermablend is always close by, for each tattoo you learn about, you also learn the Dermablend products used to cover the dark skeletal ink. Don’t assume it’s just Leg and Body Cover that was used, Cover Creme Foundation makes many appearances. And best of all, users can step into Zombie Boy’s skin to ”zombify” themselves , you may laugh now but if you want to be entered to win a trip to NYC Fashion Week!, then you may want to “zombify” your face sooner rather than later!
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/62955-dermablend-professional-and-zombie-boy-nyc-fashion-week-trip-contest
The list of things depends on the destination chosen for spring break 2014 and also the number of days one plans to go for vacation trip. Some common things to be taken can easily be shared if the group is a big one. Personal things however need to be taken care of individually.
In a continued effort to streamline the rental experience and improve the way consumers rent cars, The Hertz Corporation (NYSE:HTZ) is re-designing, updating and unveiling its locations worldwide. The transformed locations are a complete rethinking of what a car rental location and experience should be as the Company unveils “Road Trip by Hertz” retail stations located on-site that allows travelers to access everything they would need for business or leisurely travel. Travelers now enjoy concierge style service inside Hertz’s facilities with a streamlined rental experience that eliminates the need to wait in line, have access to an iPad station for researching local area information and to recharge their mobile devices, and can make use of printing and FedEx services on-site which add value to the experience, making it faster and easier. Hertz has started unveiling modernized locations around the globe, which to-date include its rental facilities at San Diego and Shanghai Airports, its Marble Arch location in central London and its Melboune, Australia headquarters, with more transformations planned for additional airports and neighborhood locations throughout the year.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/51469-hertz-road-trip-retail-stations-bus-tracking-system-new-app-travel
Der Österreicher Gerhard Plattner hat sich als Ziel gesetzt die Strecke von Vicenza bis nach Stockholm mit 100 Euro zurückzulegen. Mehr sollte der völlig serienmäßige Skoda Citigo CNG an Treibstoff nicht benötigen - für einen rund 2.600 Kilometer-Trip quer durch Europa. Klingt erst mal recht schwierig, diese Herausforderung alleine mit dem Normverbrauch von 2,9 Kilogramm Erdgas pro 100 Kilometer zu meistern. Plattners Antrieb war es aber, diesen trotz der Überquerung der Alpen zu unterbieten. Und er hat es tatsächlich geschafft. Im Ziel in Stockholm war noch Gas für weitere rund 300 Kilometer im Tank und ein wenig Geld hatte Gerhard Plattner auch noch übrig... Gerhard Plattner hat diese Rekorde mit einem völlig serienmäßigen Skoda Citigo herausgefahren. Würde man ihm noch einmal 100 Euro geben, würde er mit Sicherheit auf der Rückfahrt versuchen den Verbrauch und CO2-Ausstoß noch einmal zu verbessern...
Every summer, travelers prepare to hit the road or take to the sky in search of some quality R&R but with all the various pieces that go into planning a trip, a person can end up more stressed out than when they started!
Stephanie Oswald, national travel expert and editor-in-chief of TravelGirl Magazine, is here to save the day! She will discuss everything from how to get the best deals, what items should be on your travel checklist, how to choose the best accommodations, ways to circumvent the latest challenges in summer travel and the latest travel trends.
There’s plenty to do in Montgomery in 2013. From regional triathlons, family-fun festivals, quidditch matches and more, we're not afraid to go above and beyond this year. Book your trip today!
