One particular area where electronics and communication have had a marked impact is the safety and protection of the driver and others in the car. From simple safety bags to sophisticated safety and collision mitigation equipment, the evolution of safety measures are astounding. Electronics are not only making the driving enjoyable but also safe.
Now if we could just get the real drunk drivers off the road and not the ones who are barely drunk, did not break one law, and made it home safely without disturbing one person? Can we do that?
Ford Covers the Blind Spots
Ford has addressed an important problem of the blind spots of the driver. Drivers are mostly unable to view vehicles approaching from sides due to the limits of the mirrors. In Ford’s system two radars with multiple beams are used to detect the side traffic.
On detecting traffic, the driver is warned with suitable indicators. The system also takes care of cross traffic while reversing of the car. This is useful while bringing car out of the parking or driveway as the system warns the driver of any incoming vehicles.
Volvo makes the city safer
The city is bustling with traffic and one of the most common incidences is that of bumping the vehicle in front while stopping at the signal or when the front vehicle stops unexpectedly. The infrared sensors in the Volvo vehicles sense the traffic at the front along with its distance. This is when the car is moving slowly at about 3 to 20 mph. Whenever the front car comes to a sudden stop, the system brakes and avoids a collision.
This is wonderful since the Phoenix area has gangs that stop quickly when there is a car behind them to intentionally get into an accident so they either try to scam the rear ending vehicle or rob them.
Honda limits collisions
High speed head on collisions deal a great deal of damage to the vehicles as well as the human life. So as to avoid or lessen the impact of such head on collisions, warning systems are used.
One such system implemented by Honda, senses the possibility of such forward collision by monitoring the speed, distance, and level of traffic ahead of the vehicle. Whenever car sensors fitted at the front detect a risk of collision, the system flashes a warning light in the car. It also tightens the seat belt thus holding the driver firmly and starts braking to limit the extremity of the crash.
Audi help with the lanes
A very sophisticated and unique system developed by Audi helps lane management. The lane assistant detects any deviation from the current lane and notifies the driver through audio and visual messages. It does not automatically take control of the car and steer, but just vibrates the steering to let the driver know of the deviation. This also helps if the driver is feeling sleepy since the vibrations wake him or her up so they do not collide into something.
Night Vision of the Mercedes-Benz
At night, the driver’s blind spots increase owing to the darkness around. Easily visible animals and pedestrians during the day become inconspicuous during night. The infrared cameras at the front of Mercedes Benz scan the area ahead of the moving car.
This scanned content is then enhanced and displayed to the driver. Another feature is the spotlight added into the headlight section. These lights flash to let the people and animals know of the incoming car. This is the Night View Assist Plus of the Mercedes Benz.
