Transportation Infographics

Here is an infographic entitled “Bolt, Baumgartner and Beyond” which highlights some of the world’s speed records. From the Spirit Of Australia’s unbroken 1978 water speed records of 317 MPH to Felix Baumgartner’s 700 MPH free fall from the stratosphere, all the fastest men and machines in the world contained within. From air to land, sea to rail, there’s no speed record you won’t find.

With over 20,737,047 miles of roads covering the earth’s surface several manufacturers are investigating the use of environmentally friendly options as well as safer markings and lights. One exciting invention is currently being trialled in Brabant, Netherlands, using inductive power transfer. This would remove the need to stop and refuel, and it is hoped wireless electric vehicle charging could be in place by 2018. Learn about this and other possible innovations in the following infographic from Car Loan 4U.

In December 2010, alcohol-related car accidents caused an average of 25 deaths per day, accounting for 30% of all motor vehicle accidents that month. New Year’s Day has been found to be the deadliest day of the year for drunk driving deaths. In this infographic from Total DUI, you’ll learn how to avoid a DUI arrest this season.

The Ford Mustang earned its reputation as one of the most popular cars in America by offering performance, customization, and utility at an affordable price. After 48 years, Ford has held true to this philosophy. See how the Mustang has evolved in this infographic.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics indicate that seat belt restraint use by accident victims has risen 85% between the years of 2001 and 2010. The great news means that less people are losing their lives not wearing a seat belt. This increase in restraint use is extending the lives of thousands drivers and passengers across the nation.

The cars that we are driving today are very different form what our elders used to drive. CarLoan4u.co.uk shows us what we can look for down the road with some with great innovations taking place right now in automobile industry. We’re talking about faster, safer, greener and intelligent cars with more focus on electric and hydrogen powered vehicles.

If you want to acquire your own car but cannot afford a new one, used cars could be a great alternative. There are top things that people look for in a used car. These include the performance of the car, its interior, and safety for a drive, reliability and operating costs. The following infographic provides some advice on how to go about buying a used car.

Atlas Van Lines is spreading the word on driving laws concerning distracted driving and passenger safety. Moving from one state to another adds extra details to consider, and in an effort to keep drivers and passengers safe on the road, here’s an infographic sharing state driving laws.

Distracted driving is becoming more and more common every day. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that there are over 15 individuals killed as a result of distracted driving every day. This infographic provides a visual aid to the important facts, statistics, and dangers of distracted driving.

This infographic from Chucker & Reibach provides statistics about speeding, including how often speeding results in a fatality, how much does speeding actually cost and what are the main reasons that people speed. In the end, any reason a driver gives for speeding will never be worth the potential costs.