Volkswagen Auto Pilot system

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Auto Pilot system combines other driver-assistance function and is able to drive the car alone at speeds of up to 130 km/h (81 mph)

Volkswagen is using its research subsidies wisely.
The German automaker is working on a system called Temporary Auto Pilot (TAP) which can semi-automatically drive a car on its own under limited conditions.
TAP works by combining other functions like ACC adaptive cruise control and Lane Assist (which helps keep the car within a lane) into an integrated system. Always monitored by the driver, and always leaving her/him the ability to override the system when needed, TAP can drive a car 'semi-automatically' at speeds of up to 130 km/h (81 mph) on a highway.
The system was developed by VW as part of the EU funded R&D project HAVEit ("Highly Automated Vehicles for Intelligent Transport") where the TAP system was presented as a complete project.
Said Volkswagen's Executive Director for Research, Prof. Dr. Jürgen Leohold:
"[This is] an important milestone on the path towards fully automatic and accident-free driving."


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Winter Driving Tips

Here are some winter driving tips that will help you arrive to your destination safely.

All of this information is derived from Transport Canada and Volkswagen Canada.

Transport Canada-   http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safevehicles-safetyfeatures-winterdriving-tips-700.htm 

Volkswagen Canada-  http://www.vw.ca/ca/en_ca/Inside/cold_weather_driving.html

Top 10 tips to Prevent problems

1. Get your vehicle ready for winter in the fall.
2. Install four matching winter tires.
3. Pack an emergency kit.
4. Learn and practice winter driving techniques.
5. Plan your trip, check road and weather conditions.
6. Remove all snow from your vehicle before each trip.
7. Give yourself extra travel time in bad weather.
8. Avoid using cruise control on slippery roads.
9. Travel with a fully charged cell phone.
10. Slow down and wear your seatbelt.

Check before you leave!

1. Battery
2. Ignition system
3. Lights
   Exhaust system
4. Heating and cooling system
5. Windshield wipers
6. Brakes
7. Tires
   

Check the weather and plan your route before you leave

It's a good idea to visit www.weatheroffice.gc.ca for local weather reports, before you leave home. Plan your route and check the weather for that surrounding area before you leave.

Avoid roads with car accidents

Avoid any roads with collisions or accidents so that you do not have to stop quickly or get stuck in an area that is dangerous. Listen to the local radio for that information.

For more information check out Transport Canada and Volkswagen Canada websites.

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