Philippine Asian News Today Vol 18 No 21 | Page 27

November 1 - 15, 2016 PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY B3 Toyota Safety Sense MOTORING NEWS I recently attended a training regarding Toyota Safety Sense. And it make sense after all the lectures question and answer portion and all that, we experienced to feel the vehicle stops on its own without the driver pressing the brake. What an advanced technology ‘eh. That’s true, and you are hearing me right!!! It stops on its own. That’s a new feature that available in 2017. Toyota Safety Sense or TSS has been divided into 2 Categories which are Compact or C and Passenger or P. Compact vehicle like Prius C, Corolla IM and the Yaris are the Compact (C) while Avalon/Prius/ Highlander/Rav4 are the Passenger (P). But please don’t get me wrong. The vehicle will stop only in a certain conditions. Lane departure alert, precollision system and auto high beam are all part of the new upgrades and some vehicles have Pedestrian detection as well. Let me know if you are curious about it or visit/call me for what vehicle it comes with. I welcome letters or inquiries regarding your experiences in purchasing a car or questions before buying the right vehicle for you. This column may not be the perfect solution but I know these can help you decide the right one, somehow.…. For some comments, letters or suggestions: Call me at Cell No. [phone] or email me at jerrypineda@ me.com Ride-sharing apps provide safe, convenient ride to commuters Traffic congestion in major thoroughfares is a major concern among commuters who often sacrifice themselves to wake up early and reach to the most accessible mode of transportation for them to get to work or school at the earliest possible time. Long lines of passengers waiting on the LRT and MRT platforms or bus stops have been part of daily experience in Metro Manila or other urban areas in the country. With the emergence of modern technology, ride sharing apps such as Uber and Grab are gaining popularity among motorists and commuters. These apps arrange shared rides on short notice through smartphones wherein a traveler requests for a ride to their destination while GPS navigation devices are utilized to determine a driver’s route and arrange the shared ride. Kat Nasayao, who works for a travel management company, regularly uses Uber as drivers know the easiest and fastest routes through the use of the traffic navigation app Waze from her house in Caloocan to her office in Makati City. “I use Uber because of safety and convenience. It is safe as you don’t have to go somewhere else to find for a cab as Uber drivers will pick you up at your preferred destination. They are also courteous and service oriented as they don’t choose their passengers. Also, if you don’t have cash, you may pay using credit card,” she said. (PNA) Canadian Armed Forces Holds Soldier for a Day Event Rosette Correa One hundred local high-school students will be given to the opportunity to take an in-depth look at what life in the Canadian Armed Forces - Army Reserve is like through 39 Canadian Brigade Groups “Soldier for a Day” initiative. The students will be guided through a series of interactive stands that include learning about drill, fitness, the Infantry, Artillery, Combat Engineers, Armoured Reconnaissance, Army Communications and Combat Service Support trades. This program is designed to give students the opportunity to see the equipment, roles and capabilities of the Canadian Armed Forces - Army Reserve and educate them on the part time career opportunities with the Army Reserve. The program is open to all Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are high school students. This will be held on November 19, 2016, Saturday, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM on 5535 Korea Road, Chilliwack. Application deadline is November 12, Saturday. For more information, visit their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/1810336349205336/ . Contact the Event Co-ordinator to register and participate at: [email protected] WWW.PH ILIPPINEASIANNEWSTODAY.COM