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About one in six U.S. drivers wouldn't be able to pass a written driving test if they took it today, according to a new study. The 2008 GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test found that 16.4%, of drivers, or 33 million, don't know the rules of the road. The survey presented 5,524 drivers from all 50 states with 20 questions derived from official Department of Motor Vehicle tests.
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Although the Japanese government is encouraging older drivers to hang up their keys to keep the roads safer, a new British study finds that older drivers could be among the safest age group on the road. In fact, the study finds that drivers over 70 are actually safer drivers than those under 30.
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Short News submitted before 197 days, 1 hour i 21 minute from news.bbc.co.uk in Novosti Health
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EU agriculture ministers have approved stricter controls on the use of pesticides, after two years of debate. The package which still needs the backing of the European Parliament would force farmers to abandon substances found to be toxic to humans. Carcinogenic chemicals or those harmful to human hormones or reproduction would be banned. Pesticides would no longer be approved nationally...
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Short News submitted before 198 days, 15 hours i 32 minutes from www.femalefirst.co.uk in Novosti Film & TV
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Currently 3/5 Stars. Luke says Jennifer and Dale should have snogged by now and would make a "fantastic couple". He said: "Jen and Dale would make a fantastic couple. He would treat her so well. And Jen is like a domestic goddess. He really fancies her. "They’ve had plenty of time for a snog." Jen and Dale would make a fantastic couple. He would treat her so well.
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Short News submitted before 198 days, 15 hours i 31 minute from www.femalefirst.co.uk in Novosti Film & TV
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Currently 3.11/5 Stars. Luke says Jennifer and Dale should have snogged by now and would make a "fantastic couple". He said: "Jen and Dale would make a fantastic couple. He would treat her so well. And Jen is like a domestic goddess. He really fancies her. "They’ve had plenty of time for a snog. Jen and Dale would make a fantastic couple. He would treat her so well.
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Short News submitted before 177 days, 3 hours i 48 minutes from www.guardian.co.uk in Novosti Lifestyle
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A zero drink-driving limit should be imposed on all drivers under 20, the chief medical officer recommended yesterday, saying that such a ban would save lives. Sir Liam Donaldson made the zero limit the central proposal of his annual report, which focused this year on the health of teenagers. His proposal ran straight into controversy, with the RAC suggesting a zero limit would be unworkable...
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Company executives are the most dangerous drivers in the UK according to a new survey. Now why does this not surprise me? The research by Vansunited.co.uk, which logged the opinions of 1,000 drivers online and in cities across the UK, has found execs are the most distracted and potentially dangerous drivers on the road.
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Short News submitted before 177 days, 23 hours i 28 minutes from news.bbc.co.uk in Novosti Health
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The legal blood alcohol limit should be reduced to zero in England for drivers aged 17 to 20, the country's chief medical officer has urged. Sir Liam Donaldson said in his annual report that although there was a risk the move would be unpopular among young people, it would improve road safety.
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Short News submitted before 210 days, 8 hours i 5 minutes from www.sciencedaily.com in Novosti Biology
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ScienceDaily (Jun. 10, 2008) Teenage drivers' cellphone use edged higher in North Carolina after the state enacted a cellphone ban for young drivers, a new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study finds. This is the case even though young drivers and their parents said they strongly support the restrictions.
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By Matt Stone, Arthur St. AntoineImagine what the world would be like today if Enzo Ferrari had never been born. Scores of garages in Beverly Hills, Palm Beach, East Hampton, Monte Carlo, and Gstaad would sit empty. Grand Prix starting grids often would be missing the two front cars. People would mention the sound "banshee wail" only when talking about banshees.
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Short News submitted before 210 days, 4 hours i 57 minutes from feedproxy.feedburner.com in Novosti Travel
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With $4-a-gallon gas prices threatening to put the brakes on summer road trips, would-be motorists may be looking for extra guidance on routes that are truly worth the trip. Rand McNally offers five suggestions with its 2009 Best of the Road awards, announced this week and outlined in its 2009 road atlas. Now in their eighth year...
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Short News submitted before 144 days, 18 hours i 24 minutes from www.usatoday.com in Novosti World
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Cigarettes would carry larger warning labels, their ads would be limited, candy flavoring would be banned and nicotine levels might be lowered under landmark legislation the U.S. House passed Wednesday. The bill would give the Food and Drug Administration the authority to regulate tobacco products. It needs the approval of the Senate, which has previously voted for such a measure.
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Johnny Depp has been revealed, as the person women would most want to accompany them on their fantasy road trip. Oh yes, bring him on. However, men certainly are not looking for any eye candy on their trip, as the person they would most like to accompany them is Jeremy Clarkson! Oh no! He talks too much.
Women's car insurance specialist, Diamon...
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Short News submitted before 152 days, 23 hours i 59 minutes from www.femalefirst.co.uk in Novosti Other fun
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George Michael: 'kids Would Make Me Miserable'.... George Michael has dismissed rumours he is planning to start a family with long-term partner Kenny Goss insisting children would make him "miserable". The former Wham! singer admits he considered having children in his younger days, before settling down with Goss, and is certain he would make a great dad.
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Short News submitted before 198 days, 15 hours i 32 minutes from www.femalefirst.co.uk in Novosti Film & TV
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He said: "I suspect it would be the people who stay up the latest. The head chef would have to be one of them." Luke agreed that self-styled playboy Rex was a prime suspect because he had the most access to the kitchen. I suspect it would be the people who stay up the latest. The head chef would have to be one of them.
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Short News submitted before 198 days, 15 hours i 35 minutes from www.femalefirst.co.uk in Novosti Film & TV
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He said: "I suspect it would be the people who stay up the latest. The head chef would have to be one of them." Luke agreed that self-styled playboy Rex was a prime suspect because he had the most access to the kitchen. I suspect it would be the people who stay up the latest. The head chef would have to be one of them.
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Short News submitted before 191 day, 22 hours i 50 minutes from news.bbc.co.uk in Novosti World
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An eight mile (13km) stretch of road in Cheshire is Britain's most dangerous road, according to a survey. The Road Safety Foundation pinpointed the single-carriageway A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, known as the Cat and Fiddle. Since 2001, it has seen 43 fatal or serious collisions, nearly three-quarters involving motorcyclists.
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Animal welfare campaigners say Greenland's whaling, held under rules permitting subsistence hunting, has become too commercial in character. The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) found that a quarter of last year's catch was traded for profit through a private food company. International Whaling Commission (IWC) rules allow hunting where there is a nutritional and cultural need.
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Short News submitted before 184 days, 20 hours i 14 minutes from www.digitalspy.co.uk in Novosti Music
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Swedish DJ Basshunter has said that he would like to collaborate with Amy Winehouse in the future. The 'Now You're Gone' star claimed that a duet with Winehouse would be "really cool". Basshunter also admitted he would like to work with Madonna, but confessed he wasn't sure if he would be able to control himself if he was left alone with her. "Everyone wants to do a song with Madonna of course...
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Sean Gardner of MoneyExpert.com, said: "Most of us will have lost our tempers while stuck in traffic and can sympathise with the sense of frustration felt by other drivers. "But any sympathy goes out of the window for drivers who take out their anger on others. Shouting and swearing at other motorists is bad enough but damaging other drivers' cars is beyond the pale.
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