How New Car Safety Technology Has Evolved in the Last 10 Years

The rapid advancement in automotive technology over the last 10 years contributes to the improved safety of cars in today’s world, with more systems in place to protect drivers and passengers during accidents, as well as preventing accidents from happening before they occur.

With the regularity of the highways and heavy traffic within UAE, the availability of these safety systems provides added safety and convenience for both drivers and passengers. Many new vehicles produced today utilize Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and have been found to improve overall road safety. Industry reports show a significant increase in the number of new vehicles equipped with ADAS over the past three years.

• What major advancements in vehicle safety have been made over the last 10 years?
Over the last decade, there have been many advancements in vehicle safety-and these advancements are now appearing in most new cars sold worldwide. Examples include the following driver assistance technologies:

– Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – reduces the chance of colliding with another object or person.
– Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) – provides steering assistance to prevent a driver from drifting out of their lane.
– Blind Spot Monitoring – allows a driver to see other vehicles in their blind
spots.
– Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) – uses sensors and accelerators to adjust speed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
These technologies can now be found on many of the new mid-priced passenger cars sold in the UAE.

• Are automotive safety systems an effective way to reduce crashes?
Technology enhancements on automobiles through driver-assisted systems have been very effective at preventing crashes and saving lives. For instance, AEB has been proven to reduce rear-end collisions by approximately 43% and is considered one of the most beneficial safety features available in today’s automobiles.

• Are these technologies common today in new cars?
Definitely. Technologies implemented only in high end cars, are now most frequently found in modern vehicles. Research indicates that collision warning systems, lane departure warning systems, and automatic emergency braking systems can be found on more than 90% of modern cars.

• Why should UAE businesses think about adding these technologies to their fleets?
By utilizing these systems, fleets in the UAE will be able to:

– Enhance safety on fast-moving highways
– Decrease incidents in congested urban areas
– Improve driver’s awareness and confidence
– Provide added support when driving long distances

When you purchase your next vehicle, make sure it has the latest safety technology, so that you can provide better protection and achieve greater levels of comfort.

In summary, vehicle safety has changed dramatically over the past decade, as manufacturers have developed and included advanced technologies into the vehicles they produce. By studying the new technologies available to improve road safety, buyers in the UAE can make informed decisions when selecting a new vehicle, giving themselves access to the most convenient options and the safest driving conditions.