Tag: Vehicle
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Preventing a Shift Out of Park with Foot on Accelerator
Modern vehicles require the driver to put their foot on the brake pedal before shifting out of “Park.” This effectively prevents a driver from shifting into Drive or Reverse while their foot is on the gas pedal / accelerator. That’s far more effective than a warning sticker on the sun visor.
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Rental Trucks Prevent Ramp From Sliding Out
This rental truck has a door latch which will not allow the loading ramp to slide out while the the latch is in the closed position.
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Don’t Drive Off with the Gas Pump Attached!
Gas pumps are equipped with hose couplings that break-away and quickly shut-off the flow of gasoline. Thanks to Mike Ferg for this example. The design of gas pump hoses incorporates several smart features to mitigate against the common mistake of drivers driving away with the nozzle still attached to their vehicle’s fuel tank. This scenario,…
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Protecting Kids From the School Bus
The school buses in my town have a wire loop mounted on the bumper, which swings out when the bus is unloading children. The loop forces children to go far enough in front of the bus that they are in the drivers field of vision, and not hidden by the hood (or bonnet if you’re…
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Ensure the Dipstick is Put Back After Oil Change
A local oil change facility puts the dipstick on the fender protector. Removing the fender protector will cause the dipstick to clatter on the floor unless it has been reinserted.