Top Car Accident Prevention Technology

Have you ever been found liable for a car accident? If no, pray that you never end up in such a situation because the consequences can be grave. You may have to pay hefty fines, give up your license for a while, or even suffer jail time. In such cases, you’ll need an experienced car accident attorney to walk you through it. 

But what if there was technology to help you drive safely and avoid causing accidents. Well, thanks to engineers and car manufacturers, there is such technology – many, in fact. In recent times, car manufacturers fit some of the most innovative technology to forestall car crashes. Let’s do a quick roundup of some of the best car technologies on offer. 

Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)

Decades ago, Gabriel Voisin invented the Anti-lock Braking System, commonly referred to as ABS. At the time of its invention, many engineers and car users alike regarded it as a game-changer. True to its reputation, the ABS saved many lives and is now a standard feature of almost all modern cars. 

However, the emergence of the Autonomous Emergency Braking System (AEB), a massive improvement on the ABS, is taking the auto world by storm. Unlike the ABS, the AEB does not require human effort. It uses radar to scan the road ahead and brakes automatically if it senses a possible collision. 

Not all car brands, however, refer to the system as AEB. Audio calls it the Pre Sense Plus while BMW calls it the Driving Assistant Plus. With Ford, look for a feature called the Active City Stop. 

Backup Cameras

Backup cameras, also known as rearview cameras, have been around for some years. As of May 2018, Federal law requires that all car manufacturers fit new cars, trucks, and vans with reverse monitoring technology. 

Once you put your car in reverse gear, a backup camera mounted at the rear of your vehicle will send images to a monitor. This monitor will guide you to ensure you don’t hit anything behind you. 

Blind Spot Detection

No matter how careful you are as a driver, a blind spot can easily elude you. And the consequences of such circumstances could be grave. That’s why car-manufacturers have been insistent on creating blind-spot detection systems that alert a driver. So far, they have succeeded.

There are innovative blind spot systems that alert drivers through audio or visual means. The system rides on digital camera imaging technology and radar sensor technology to notify drivers about a car or passenger in their blind spot. Find out if the vehicle you’re purchasing or using comes with the BSD technology. If not, you can go on the market and buy the device for your car. 

Lane Monitoring Systems

Unduly departing from your lane while driving may be a sign that the driver is distracted or driving recklessly. In such situations, accidents are likely. Lane monitoring systems or lane departure warnings ensure that drivers stick to their lanes. 

A lane departure system uses a camera at the rear that monitors lanes and alerts the driver once the car veers out of its designated path. The alert could be in the form of vibrations, audio, or visual messages. Lane-keeping systems do not just inform the driver, but they steer the car away from the wrong lane into the designated path. 

Conclusion

There are tens of car accident preventive technologies making the rounds. In this article, we’ve listed just four. Other accident preventing technology are Autonomous Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Adaptive Headlights, amongst others. Before you buy a car, find out what accident preventive technologies it has. Those technologies can save your life and that of other road users.