Does a Safer Car Mean Lower Insurance Premiums?

Auto manufacturers are always looking for ways to make their vehicles safer, and they use the latest technology to lower the risk and consequences of an accident. Some insurance providers have taken note of these developments and may offer lower premiums as a result. But does a safer car automatically mean lower insurance premiums? And how do some of these features help reduce risk? Keep reading to find out. Can You Get Lower Insurance Premiums by Driving a Safer Car? Yes, many insurance providers will give you a discount if you drive a car fitted with certain safety features. However, these rates will vary depending on the provider and your vehicle type. What Do the Facts Say About Collision Avoidance Systems and Safe Driving? Insurance companies have a good reason for offering discounts, as these safety features make a difference. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a forward collision warning system can help reduce the number of front-to-rear crashes by 27%. Lane departure warnings may help to lower the prevalence of single-vehicle, sideswipe, and head-on crashes by 11%. How Does Collision Mitigation Technology Reduce the Risk of a Fatal Accident? Some collision mitigation techniques can reduce your risk of…

What You Need To Know About Driver Assistance Technologies

Driver assistance technologies can help you focus on the road and reduce your chances of a crash. In 2020, 38,824 Americans died in motor vehicle crashes—many of these crashes were tied to human error. Learn more about driver assistance technologies, how they can help you, and what you should know about these technologies when buying your next vehicle. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) This feature helps you stay in your lane and can be used in combination with adaptive cruise control. It uses laser technology to monitor whether you are staying within the lane, warning you when you drift out of it. The LDW system is often combined with collision warning and blind spot detection systems, but this isn’t always the case — some cars have LDW but no other driver assistance features! After just three years in operation, VinFast has managed to bring to market a midsize SUV/C-segment with basic self-driving and steering assistance features such as lane departure warning, blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic alert. These cutting-edge technologies help reduce collisions common in urban traffic, particularly in densely populated cities. Blind Spot Detection (BSD) Blind Spot Detection (BSD) is a feature that alerts the driver if there…

What To Do After An Accident

So, you just got into an accident. For starters, don’t panic. I know that’s about as helpful as saying “don’t be depressed,” but listen for a moment. Take a long, slow breath. It’s okay if it takes a while to slow down enough. Focus on the feeling of your breath as you breathe in, long and slow. Breathe out, focusing on how it feels against your nostrils. Rub your forearms and hands, focusing on the physical sensation of your body being there, and being present. Hopefully, this has helped you to calm down and think for a little bit. Getting into an accident can be a rough ordeal. While a fender-bender can merely be an unpleasant interruption to your day, more serious crashes can put a hamper on your whole month.  To that end, we’ve compiled a few tips for anyone who finds themselves in that situation. Please note that none of these suggestions are legal or medical advice. Everyone’s situation is different, and it would be impossible for a generalized article to give you useful medical or legal advice. Instead, we want to give you some general tips for ways to make sure your accident is as easily handled…

VinFast To Launch Scalable Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are designed to eliminate human error when operating vehicles of all types. ADAS uses advanced technologies to assist drivers, thereby improving their performance. But what exactly are these systems and why do we need them? While the answer to that question is complicated, it starts with the basics—ADAS help prevent accidents and save lives. Why Do We Need ADAS? While you may have heard of ADAS, you might not know why we need these assistance systems. There are several good reasons why ADAS should be incorporated into your new ride: They reduce accidents. Autonomous vehicles can eliminate many of the common causes of collisions—from distracted driving to drunk driving—which will help reduce accidents. They reduce traffic congestion. As autonomous vehicles become more common, they’ll start replacing cars that are driven by humans, especially in urban areas where traffic is most congested.. They save you money. Without needing gas or insurance payments (and with fewer accidents), self-driving cars could save their owners money on transportation costs over time.  Introduction to ADAS ADAS is a collection of technologies that help drivers avoid collisions and stay in their lanes. These systems are designed to be as unobtrusive as…