According to sources, an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) draft risk assessment concludes the widely used gasoline additive MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether) is a "likely" human carcinogen. If the document is approved, it could result in significant and extensive cleanups in the U.S. Read More »
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White House Uses G-8 Summit to Advance Global Hydrogen Initiative
During the recent G-8 Summit meetings, President Bush discussed the advancement of his Hydrogen Fuel Cell Initiative and the need to push for increased U.S. technology transfer with Europe and Asia. According to sources, working with developing economies, like China and India, the administration would offer the initiative as a framework to curb oil consumption. Read More »
New Mexico Graduated License Law
Permit Age 15+ You must be at least 15 years of age, enrolled in an approved driver education course approved by the Traffic Safety Bureau and including DWI education (Driver Ed in a Box® is a correspondence driver education course approved by the Traffic Safety Bureau) and pass the knowledge test and vision test. If you are under the age ... Read More »
New York Graduated License Law
Learner’s License Age 15+ Restrictions for all learner permit holders regardless of age. You May Not Drive: Unless accompanied licensed driver at least 18 years old. In DMV road test area On any street within a park in the five boroughs of New York City, or any bridge or tunnel under the jurisdiction of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority. ... Read More »
North Carolina Graduated License Law
Limited Learner Permit Age 15+ Requirements Must have completed approved driver education course and present a Driving Eligibility Certificate, a high school diploma or its equivalent. Must pass written, signs and vision tests. Restrictions All passengers restrained by seatbelt or child safety seat. Only driver and supervising driver allowed in front seat. First six months: May drive between 5 a.m. ... Read More »
North Dakota Graduated License Law
Permit Age 14+ Requirements Written &vision tests. Parent/Guardian signature. Restrictions Must be accompanied by licensed driver at least 18 with at least three years of driving experience. Only supervising driver and permit holder in front seat unless vehicle has only front seat, in which case supervising driver must be seated next to permit holder. Restricted to parent or legal guardian’s ... Read More »
Ohio Graduated License Law
Permit Age 15 1/2 Requirements Under 18 application must be co-signed by parent or legal guardian. Restrictions Must carry Red/White paper permit & photo ID when driving. Must have Ohio licensed driver at least 21 occupy the seat next to driver. All occupants must wear every safety belt component. Passengers limited to number of safety belts originally installed by vehicle ... Read More »
Oklahoma Graduated License Law
GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSE LAW FOR DRIVERS BETWEEN THE AGES 15 1/2 TO 17 YEARS The following chart shows the requirements for teenagers who COMPLETE a driver education course OR reside or are enrolled in a public school district or private school which does not offer driver education at any time during the school year and/or summer months. TESTS TAKEN BY ... Read More »
New Research Reinforces Safety Hazards of Cell Phone Use While Driving Hand-Held Cell Phone Bans Won’t Help
Washington, D.C. "” The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released new research concluding that drivers using mobile phones are four times more likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves. IIHS also indicated that hands-free equipment did not reduce chances of injury to drivers. Read More »
Washington D.C. Auto Enthusiast To Make Double Appearance On National Reality TV Series
Auto racing fanatic, Nathan Pritchett of the Maryland-D.C Metro area, will put everything on the line, not once, but twice, in the SPEED Channel's new reality television series 'PINKS'. Read More »
