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Yahoo! Maps to Support Realtime Traffic
squidfrog writes "Yahoo is set to support realtime traffic overlays for its existing Yahoo! Maps program. 'Yahoo's dynamic maps draw on real-time traffic information from metropolitan transportation departments and private providers, including embedded road sensors, traffic cameras, police scanners, and traffic helicopters. Yahoo declined to identify the exact sources of its traffic data... Roadways are colored green, yellow and red, to highlight the normal movement of traffic, minor delays or severe road congestion. A user can hover over a stretch of road to view details of impediments.'"
What?
If there is something at the scene of the accident that is going to put you in danger, like say TOXIC GAS, you would be served better if you get out of there as quickly as possible. Staring out your window at it is only putting yourself in more danger.
Frankly, I consider this argument a mere rationalization of what is a deep human impulse: Seeing other people's misfortunes so that on some level you can feel better about your own situation.
If you are trained in life saving techniques (i.e. nurse, doctor, fire/EMS) you could and perhaps should go check out the scene of the accident in case your services are needed. If, like the good marjority of us, you have no training and can not contribute positivly to the situation, put your head forward and drive at a reasonable safe speed. Tune into the news when you get home if you REALLY have to know. Slowing down and gawking only puts others at danger.
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