There are some genuinely unique safety additions to today’s vehicles that can both reduce your chance of being involved in a car accident and reduce the severity of any accident you are involved in. Keep reading to learn about the latest systems and then contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation if you or a loved one is injured in this type of accident.
Why Are Safety Features So Important?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that fatal traffic accidents are on the rise. In fact, they found that they went up by nearly 8% in 2015 alone. They also found that more than 93% of car accidents involve human choice made by the driver. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is looking for ways to require automated safety technologies that can reduce accidents and fatalities.
Vehicle to Vehicle Communication (V2V)
When it is used, V2V allows vehicles on the road to communicate wirelessly with other vehicles on the road. This can help to prevent accidents as vehicles will be aware of the location, speed, and distance of other vehicles. This technology can also help to lower the environmental impact and create more efficient traffic flow.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
All vehicles manufactured after 2011 are required to have ESC. It is designed to reduce human error and keep a car moving in the direction it is supposed to be moving – even if the vehicle loses traction on the road. It can happen if a driver over-corrects when steering, or when a car is sliding. It automatically applies brakes to wheels individually to prevent accidents that may occur as a result of spinout and steering.
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) System
With an AEB system, crash avoidance is automated. The driver gets a notification that they are approaching a potential accident. If they do not react quickly enough, the AEB system will apply the brakes automatically. This can prevent or at least lessen an accident.
Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) System
If an accident does occur, the best way to prevent death or serious injury is to ensure that an ambulance can get there as quickly as possible. ACN systems make that possibly by notifying emergency personnel when an airbag is triggered, when there is a sudden deceleration, or when other factors are present that generally mean an accident occurred.
If you are involved in an accident, then you need help from an experienced personal injury attorney. You can get that help by requesting a free legal consultation from Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707. Call us today to get started.
