Are New Haven Drivers Relying Too Much On Technology

Technology has become more and more commonplace in vehicles. You know this if you have purchased a new vehicle in the last several years. From back-up cameras to safety technology, there is both good news and bad news.

Driver safety technologies have been able to prevent 2.7 million auto accidents nationwide and 9,500 deaths. Unfortunately, many drivers are unaware of the safety limitations to these technologies.

• 80% of drivers who had vehicles with blind spot monitoring believed that it detected pedestrians, cyclists, etc. when the technology does not detect those objects and felt comfortable solely relying on the technology without double checking for pedestrians/cyclists;
• 40% of drivers did not know the difference between automatic emergency braking and forward collision;

If you or a loved one was injured in a crash, call our New Haven auto accident attorneys immediately. Our team will begin an immediate investigation into your injuries.