- Back-Up Camera
Put the car in reverse and the screen in your dash or on the
review mirror will switch to show you what is behind you. I mentioned earlier
that design of vehicles is changing as cars become sleeker looking. This design
makes it harder to see when backing up which makes a back-up camera almost a necessity.
In fact, the US
government is considering mandating that all vehicles come with a back-up
camera so keep an eye on that.
- Back-Up Camera Intervention
The 2013 Infiniti JX is the only vehicle available right now
that takes the capabilities of the back-up camera further by being able to stop
the vehicle if there is something behind you.
- Texting Discouragement
Most states have passed a ban on texting while driving but many
people still text while driving today. Now there is technology, found in Fords,
which will read your text messages to you. There are automated responses, such
as “call me back later”, that you can use to respond without having to look at
your phone.
- Lane Keeping and Intervention
Lane keeping intervention can help keep you in your current
lane. It is similar to blind spot detection. This technology can be found in Infiniti
or Mercedes Benz vehicles.
- Pre-Collision Alerts
This technology uses radars that can alert you if you are
about to crash and even apply the brake for you. This type of technology is
becoming more affordable and common as it can be found on vehicles such as the
Subaru Legacy, Chevrolet Equinox, and Honda Accord.
- Substance Abuse Detection
Vehicles having the capability to tell if you are under the
influence of alcohol or drugs and prevent you from driving the vehicle might
not be available right now but something along these lines could happen down
the road even if it is just a warning to notify a passenger that the driver is
too intoxicated to drive. This one will likely be a hot button for politicians
to debate.
