The National Transportation Safety Board released its 2013 Most Wanted List, and one of the 10 issues the organization would like to see the transportation industry to focus on next year is to mandate motor vehicle collision avoidance technology.
According to the NTSB, several technologies have all been proven to aid drivers when they are faced with unexpected conditions, particularly when traveling at highway speeds or when operating larger commercial vehicles that require greater stopping distances.
Some of the technology that falls under the heading of collision avoidance includes:
- Lane departure warning
- Forward collision warning
- Adaptive cruise control
- Automatic braking
- Electronic stability control
- Adaptive headlights
Insurers have limited influence over car manufacturers installing collision avoidance technology in new cars as a requirement, according to Donald Light, director, Americas property/casualty practice for Celent.
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