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Negosentro | How Technology Is Helping Reduce Car Accident Rates: A Review of Statistical Data | Over the years, numerous technological advancements have helped shape the automotive industry. Modern motor vehicles are equipped with advanced safety features and systems that improve driver and passenger safety on roads. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) conducted a study that revealed that vehicles with advanced safety systems such as blind-spot monitoring crash involvement rates were 23% lower in lane change crashes as compared to vehicles without blind spot monitoring. You are welcome to keep reading and get a statistical overview of how technology is helping reduce car accident rates.
Forward Collision Systems
Rear-end collisions are one of the most common accidents in the United States. Some modern vehicles have a forward collision warning system to help prevent such accidents. The system uses the vehicle’s cameras to detect any pedestrians, cyclists, animals, or vehicles within close distance to the front of the vehicle.
After monitoring the speed of the vehicles and the distance between them, this system issues a warning to the driver to reduce the speed of the vehicle. If the driver does not take action, some forward collision systems can automatically reduce the vehicle’s speed to prevent an accident. A report by the IIHS shows that forward collision systems can reduce the rate of front-to-rear collisions by half.
Electronic Stability Control
Electronic stability control (ESC) is a safety system that allows drivers to retain control of their vehicles during sudden steering or braking maneuvers that can otherwise result in severe crashes. This safety feature protects drivers against inclement weather conditions by preventing the vehicle from sliding out of control. The system uses multiple sensors to provide anti-skid control and better traction control. According to research, the ECS system can prevent rollover accidents by 13%.
Lane Departure Warning System
The lane departure warning system uses the vehicle’s cameras to identify lane markings and warns the driver if the vehicle drifts out of the lane unexpectedly. Modern lane departure warning systems can even steer the vehicle back into its lane. Other systems issue warnings that can be audible alarms, blinking lights, or steering wheel vibrations.
According to a study, IIHS estimated that if all vehicles in the year 2015 were equipped with a lane departure warning system, more than 55,000 injuries and 85,000 fatal road accidents could have been prevented.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Systems
The cross-traffic alert system helps prevent accidents at intersections and helps drivers safely back up their vehicles, especially out of driveways and alleys. These systems use rear cameras to detect any approaching vehicle, cyclist, or pedestrian and send an alert to the driver, which can be audible or visual. Study shows that rear cross-traffic alert systems reduce backing crashes by 22%.
Automatic Emergency Braking
An automatic emergency braking system or AEB uses sensors to scan the roadway and continuously monitors the vehicle’s speed and the distance between the car and other vehicles. A study shows that AEB systems reduce rear-end collisions involving injuries by 56%. The system can automatically activate the brakes if it detects an imminent collision. If you have been in an accident, you can find out more about the legal process to recover compensation for your damages.
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