The world of technology is moving forward at a pace. Technology is impacting all aspects of life like never before and cars are not excluded. The use of technology is enhancing the experience we gain from our cars like never before. It is making the experience of driving a car increasingly rewarding. Cars are becoming more and more comfortable. Moreover new technologies are also helping to make them safer than ever before. There are several safety features for cars that are currently in development.
Here’s a quick look at some of the technologies that are making cars safer:
Pedestrian Protection System
When you are driving a car, it is important for you to remain safe yourself. And it is no less important to ensure that the people who are travelling on the road are not affected by the way you drive the car. Safe driving is a must in order to avoid having an accident but you can now also install a pedestrian protection system to improve the process of driving safely.
Within a short time, pedestrian protection systems are likely to become one of the most common safety features in cars. It will warn you when a person comes in front of your car or when a vehicle is too close. If the system detects that there is a person or vehicle in front, within a specified distance, then the system applies the brakes in order to avoid a collision.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Tyres are arguably the most important part of the car when it comes to safety. It is important to keep the tyres in good condition. Tyres need to be in good shape to avoid a loss of control during braking or when travelling at speed. Tyre pressure is important as it will control the rate at which your tyres wear and it will ensure your tyres are not going to overheat.
Tyre pressure monitoring systems are becoming increasingly common in cars. They will let the drivers know if individual tyres are under inflated whilst inflating tyres as and when needed.
Talking Cars
Wouldn’t it be great if you could know from your car where other vehicles are on the road? It would help you avoid vehicles before they present a risk to you. Talking cars are likely to become a reality very soon. However, this does not mean that the cars will be talking to one another. Instead, they will send signals, which will help them communicate with one another. The moment your vehicle gets a signal from another car it will let you know not to advance in a particular direction.
Sleepy Driver Alarm
These days, most people are overworked. A significant number of car accidents occur because drivers are tired. In response to this safety concern a number of car manufacturers are introducing an alarm system to alert drivers that are suffering from tiredness. The system learns from the movement and responses of the vehicle when the driver is suffering from tiredness and alarms the driver accordingly.