Reports show that almost 40% of drivers wish their cars had features such as the BAC level analyzers and cameras to record accidents. Drivers, however, also feel that more gadgets might keep them distracted, promoting unsafe driving practices. Many motorists would like to see voice-activated gadgets in their cars as well as other devices that could help them to stay focused only on driving. For more on this study, read the full article here: In-car safety features ‘in demand’
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09
Aug
2012
Car Owners Demand More In-Car Safety Features
Do you ever wonder which car safety feature works best and actually reduces the risk of accidents and which ones are flops? According to the news, a study run by an U.S. insurance company found that forward-collision warning systems and headlights that help the drivers see around turns ahead of time have proven to truly reduce the risk of collisions while lane departure warnings may, as a matter of fact, increase the risk. The systems are proliferating in cars sold (read more)
Read MoreA study of the insurance in the United States shows that cars with headlights, which allow the driver to see around curves or forward-collision warning systems, actually have proven to help drivers and reduce automobile collisions by up to 14%, while systems with lane-departure warnings may increase risk. According to a recent study, forward-collision warning systems tell the driver if they are quickly approaching traffic in cases where an accident is possible. Some systems also apply a self-braking mechanism for (read more)
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