The number of people who get severely injured and/or die from car accidents every year never seems to go down by much, despite the latest developments in vehicle safety technology. However, that’s primarily because thousands of new drivers get their driving license each year. In truth, the number of car accidents in proportion to the number of active drivers on the road has indeed come down.
While there are several reasons why the percentage of active vehicles that get into auto accidents has come down, they can mostly be categorized under three prime categories. These would be legislative changes, fear of personal injury litigations, and of course, implementation of technology to improve road safety for everyone. Up next, we will be focusing on some of the most promising pieces of vehicle safety tech in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
Self-Parking and Parking Assistant
Self-parking and assisted parking are two of the most popular and useful features of modern ADAS. BMW right now is leading the market in this department, as they have perfected the technology behind self-parking and parking assistant features. Both features are very similar, with one key difference between them.
While assisted parking makes it super easy to park your car in even the tightest of spots, it still requires driver input. Self-parking, on the other hand, is a fully automated feature where the car parks itself, completely by itself, without driver input!
Evasive Steering Assistance
Quick reaction time is a necessity for driving safely, which is exactly why every driving instructor will always tell you to keep your eyes on the road and stay alert. Whether it’s a deer that jumped in front of the car on a highway, or a semi-truck that suddenly decided to make a sharp turn for some unknown reason, evasive steering assistance will help you:
- Avoid the collision by immediately steering right/left as soon as you initiate the move.
- Avoid over maneuvering the wheel on any one side while trying to avoid the collision.
- Avoid making overcorrections on the steering after avoiding a collision, which is extremely common.
Collision Warning Systems
Evasive steering assistance does a fantastic job of simply making your reactionary actions more effective, without needing any more reaction time than what’s available. Collision warning systems on the other hand, actually give you more time to react than you otherwise would have to avoid a collision.
A car automation AI uses the onboard computer to analyze data that’s coming in from the various onboard sensors, meters, and cameras. This allows the driving-assistant to detect and warn the driver about both forward and backward collisions significantly before time, in most cases.
Millions of People Still Get Injured on the Road Every Year
Despite everything, it’s a fact that 42,795 people in 2022 were reported to have died in vehicle crashes by the NHTSA, while close to 5.4 million injuries from motorist related incidents were reported. In short, there is no doubt that technology is making roads safer for everyone, but millions of people still get hurt on the road every year. Not all of them are motorists either, as thousands of pedestrians and cyclists are hurt and/or killed in motor accidents every year. When it happens to you or someone close to you, none of the facts and stats matter.
However, that does not mean car accident victims are left without any option to seek justice and reparations for their injuries, suffering, and losses. Contact us for a free consultation to estimate the potential of a personal injury lawsuit as soon as you are able to. At the Personal Injury Law Offices of Marc S. Albert, our clients always receive the attention, understanding, and step-by-step guidance they need and deserve. See us for a free first visit at any of our law offices listed below, or you just call now for a free consultation on (347) 472-5080.
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