Ford To Introduce Technology To Help Drowzy Drivers
I saw an interesting article recently on autoconverse.com, which discussed Ford Motor Company's ventures into anti-drowsy driving technologies. Ford plans on implement two different types of technology into various 2012 models including the Explorer.
The first type of technology is a camera system mounted behind your rear view mirror, which analyzes road markings to help you steer in your own lane in case you doze off while driving. The second is a watches for certain signals such as swerving and provides a visual signal on the dashboard accompanied by a chime suggesting it’s time to stop for coffee.
These are important advances in vehicle technology as studies show the dangers of nodding off while driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration car crash data estimates that about one in six (16.5 percent) deadly crashes, one in eight crashes resulting in occupant hospitalization and one in fourteen crashes in which a vehicle was towed involve a driver who is drowsy.
I wonder if the trucking industry will start implementing these types alert systems into their vehicles? Or better yet, will they make this type of technology a requirement in all tractor trailers?
If you or somone you love has been seriously injured in a Chicago trucking accident or Chicago car crash, then call Chicago car accident attorney Aaron Bryant for a free consultation at 312-588-3384 or go to the firm website at www.blgchicag.com.
The first type of technology is a camera system mounted behind your rear view mirror, which analyzes road markings to help you steer in your own lane in case you doze off while driving. The second is a watches for certain signals such as swerving and provides a visual signal on the dashboard accompanied by a chime suggesting it’s time to stop for coffee.
These are important advances in vehicle technology as studies show the dangers of nodding off while driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration car crash data estimates that about one in six (16.5 percent) deadly crashes, one in eight crashes resulting in occupant hospitalization and one in fourteen crashes in which a vehicle was towed involve a driver who is drowsy.
I wonder if the trucking industry will start implementing these types alert systems into their vehicles? Or better yet, will they make this type of technology a requirement in all tractor trailers?
If you or somone you love has been seriously injured in a Chicago trucking accident or Chicago car crash, then call Chicago car accident attorney Aaron Bryant for a free consultation at 312-588-3384 or go to the firm website at www.blgchicag.com.
Posted by Aaron Bryant at 11/17/2011 2:12 PM 
Categories: Ford Motor Company, Drowsy Driver Technology, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Categories: Ford Motor Company, Drowsy Driver Technology, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Tags: Chicago trucking accident Chicago car crash Chicago car accident attorney free consultation car crash
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