There are more motor vehicles on the roads of America than ever before, and that brings challenges for the environment and for our own personal safety. Automobile manufacturers have recognized this challenge, however, and risen to it by utilizing the very latest technological innovations. Here are just three of these inventions and innovations that are making driving a car safer, easier, and more reliable than it has ever been before.
On-Board Diagnostics
There are many factors that can cause a road traffic collision. Driver error, of course, is one, but they can also result from mechanical or electrical errors that mean the car becomes unresponsive or dangerous to drive. That’s why OBD2 scanners, as detailed on expert websites such as the Scan Tool Center, are among the most important components in modern cars. OBD stands for ‘On Board Diagnostics’, and this means that it automatically scans your car for problems, and lets you know immediately that a problem is developing. Once a problem has been identified, you’ll be able to ensure that it is repaired by a qualified mechanic in as timely a manner as possible. This can not only prevent road traffic accidents from occurring, but it can also save you money, as it allows you to fix problems before they become worse and costlier to repair.
Self-Braking Technology
It’s important to have your wits about you and be aware of your surroundings at all times when driving; you are, after all, in control of what can be a lethal weapon. It’s also important to consider the blind spots around the car, as there are always times when we have to break sharply to avoid a collision. That’s why fast reactions are important, but no human can react as quickly as a computer, and in some modern vehicles they don’t have to. That’s because the latest cars often have blind spot sensors and self-braking technology, meaning that they can detect when objects are nearby that may be invisible to the human eye, and can safely apply the brakes if a crash is imminent.
Drowsiness Detection Software
Long hours spent driving can be hazardous, particularly along freeways, as the non stimulating nature of such journeys can make us drowsy or even lull us to sleep. This can be highly dangerous, but the latest technology enables cars to detect when you’re drowsy and take affirmative action. It does this by detecting when you are driving erratically or moving in and out of lanes, and sending a reminder to the driver. This can be in the form of a light or image on the dashboard or even by making the seat vibrate, and these sensory reminders will help the driver to realize that it’s time to take a rest.
Onboard diagnostic scanners, self-braking cars, and drowsiness detectors are all helping to make our roads much safer, but perhaps the biggest change of all will come when driverless cars become the norm. This technology is still very much in its infancy, but whilst there will doubtless be some teething problems, it should help to ensure that future roads are much safer than the ones we’re familiar with today.
Founder Dinis Guarda
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