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Risk of driving in adverse weather studied
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Older men driving on snow and ice, women driving on rain-slick highways and younger men on dry roadways face more risk of serious injury, U.S. researchers say.
Many motorists may ignore speed limits
Many motorists may ignore speed limits
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Many U.S. motorists don't see the relevance of speed limits, and many say they can drive safely while speeding, researchers said.
Study: Drivers don't respect speed limits
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Nov. 8 (UPI) -- A Purdue University researcher in West Lafayette, Ind., said his study indicates many U.S. motorists do not respect speed limits.
U.S. study backs higher speed limits
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., June 24 (UPI) -- Higher interstate speed limits on an Indiana highway haven't resulted in additional deaths or serious injuries, a study has determined.
Study: Age, sex affect traffic accidents
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Understanding the differences among U.S. drivers of different sexes and various ages is critical to preventing serious injuries, researchers said.
Study: Most don't mind airport security
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Oct. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say most people are willing to endure the wait for airport security screening, especially if delays are consistent among airports.
Car safety systems effect questioned
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Sept. 27 (UPI) -- A U.S. scientist says air bags and anti-lock braking systems don't reduce the likelihood of accidents because they may encourage aggressive driving.

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“ For whatever reason, respect for speed limits seems to have deteriorated, ”
Many motorists may ignore speed limits
United Press International
“ The intent of the study was to statistically assess drivers' perception of the relationship between speed limits and safety, ”
Study: Drivers don't respect speed limits
United Press International
“ The new findings show that the speed enforcement is critical to motorists' safety perceptions, ”
Study: Drivers don't respect speed limits
United Press International
“ These findings are important because the influence of speed limits on roadway safety has been a subject of continuous debate in the state of Indiana and nationwide, ”
U.S. study backs higher speed limits
United Press International
“ Because the factors that affect how severely you are going to be injured vary depending on your age and gender, a better understanding of age and gender differences can lead to improvements in vehicle and highway design to minimize driver injury severity, ”
Study: Age, sex affect traffic accidents
United Press International
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