Elderly drivers and those of the aging Baby Boomer population might be able to stay behind the wheel a lot longer if technology continues to advance at its current rate. According to U.S. News, California became the third state in the country to legalize driverless cars. The state of Florida and Nevada have also approved the technology. Google has been getting most of the attention for this kind of technology, but even auto manufacturers are getting in on the action and have their own projects underway.
Our Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyers understand that giving up your car keys because of old age can be a seriously emotional move and comes with a heap of negative connotations. Many people believe that this move serves as a forfeit of control and independence. The truth of the matter is that giving up the ability to drive when necessary can not only save the life of the driver, but can help to save other drivers on our roadways. What could be more independent?
Google might be jumping the gun a bit on the driverless-car technology, but auto makers are taking their time tweaking their systems to protect their franchises. It’s still not clear when this kind of technology is going to hit our roadways, but officials say that it’s inevitable.
Regardless, there are some who may never trust the technology. Many are still reluctant to cede control of their vehicles to computers.
Technology developers say this this technology not only has the ability to save lives, but it’s also going to save drivers time and money. These computers are going to be able to react quicker to any road danger than even the best drivers could. They’re going to be locked into traffic grids and are going to be able to help to eliminate traffic congestion, too!
Top 10 Technologies Helping Drivers:
-Smart headlights that are able to adjust their workings to accommodate the traffic around, reduce the glare and work to improve a driver’s vision at night.
-Emergency response systems help to get medical responders to the scene, in the event of a collision or another medical emergency, a whole lot sooner.
-Reversing systems are able to alert a driver about dangers behind their vehicle.
-Blind-spot warnings help drivers to get a better feel about what is in their blind spots.
-Lane-departure systems help to keep drivers in their own lanes.
-Vehicle stability systems help to keep drivers to their intended line of travel, especially in driving situations in which a driver underestimates the angle of a curve or experiences dangerous weather.
-Assisted-parking systems help drivers to park a heck of a lot easier and keeps their vehicles away from others.
-Voice-activated systems help drivers to interact with in-car technologies without ever having to take their eyes off of the road.
-Crash-mitigation systems help to determine when the car might be in danger of an accident and can help to minimize injuries to passengers.
-Drowsy-driving alert systems help to keep an eye on a driver’s action behind the wheel and can help to keep them alert when the technology senses that they might be drowsy.
If you or someone in your family has been involved in a car accident, contact the injury lawyers of Freeman, Mallard, Sharp & Gonzalez, LLC for a free consultation to discuss your case. Call 1-800-561-7777 today!
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