Road safety and preventing accidents is one of the biggest concerns for auto manufacturers, and they consistently work to improve technology to make drivers and their passengers safe on the road.
Cars today are manufactured to reduce the risk of serious injuries and deaths when the vehicle is involved in a traffic accident. The main reason for the increased safety in new vehicles is the Electronic Stability Control. The ESC feature is an excellent idea for a parent buying their kid’s first car.
Forward Collision Systems are radar systems built into cars that take control of the vehicle when the driver is edging too close to the vehicle in front of them. The FCS can reduce how severe the impact of a collision is and can reduce the severity of injuries. Statistics show that the rate of accidents is 15 percent less in vehicles that have a Forward Collision System.
Lane Departure Warning Systems are manufactured to warn the driver if the vehicle begins to veer away from its lane unless the directional signal is on. The warning systems are mechanized to kick in at anywhere from 30 to 40 miles per hour.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has disclosed that traffic accidents are down by 10 percent in vehicles that have adaptive headlights. The technology allows for the headlights to swivel when you make a turn, making it easier to see obstacles that may be on the road after dark. The headlights are designed, so they rotate before you reach the curve in the road.
The Mercedes Driverless Car is totally ready for the road, unlike some models currently on the market.The Luxury in Motion F015 is designed for smart cities in 2030 but has been unveiled in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronics Show. Pilot programs are scheduled for Florida, North Carolina, and Seattle.
The Chevrolet Impala Accident Avoidance System makes your car totally stop if a car in front of you comes to a stop suddenly. The system is designed to make the car break if there’s anything hazardous in the road ahead of you.
The new model created by General Motors The retail manufacturer’s price of the new electric car is $30,000. The car can run 200 miles before it has to be charged. The manufacturer states that 200 miles are when most people are afraid they’ll run out of power and have to charge the engine.
The Institute for Traffic Accident Research and Data Analysis states that Toyotas that have the Toyota Safety Sense and the Intelligence Clearance Sonar systems installed have 90 percent fewer rear end crashes than vehicles without the systems. The vehicles that feature the Safety Sense system alone have 50 percent fewer crashes.
Although you may be cautious when you’re driving, you always have to be aware of what’s going on around you. Knoxville has its share of dangerous roads, and although everyone is aware of what can happen on the interstate and state highways, you should be cautious when traveling on the county roads. Driving a vehicle equipped with new technology can reduce your risk of being involved in a serious accident.
After spending his secondary years of study at The McCallie School in Chattanooga, G Turner Howard III earned his BA at Tulane University. A member of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, he received his law degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law. Before becoming an attorney, he earned a Master’s and Doctor of Divinity at Andrews Theological Seminary and Columbia Theological Seminary. He also served as a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army in Vietnam. With more than 20 years of experience, his firm has helped clients receive millions of dollars for personal injury, and in many cases, much faster than they ever expected.
