We discuss blind spot warning, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking and pedestrian automatic emergency braking. Engineering Explained’s Jason Fenske explains these driver assistance technologies
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Driver Assistance Technology Overview — National (05/17/2021)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationNHTSA’s New SaferCar App — National (08/29/2020)
Source: ExpertOur new SaferCar app allows you to save your vehicles, car seats, equipment, or tires in a virtual garage on your smartphone. If a recall is issued, you’ll get an alert.
Aging Drivers and the Law — National (10/03/2019)
Source: ExpertThe Elder Law Answers’ website provides information for senior drivers and links to each state’s laws regarding restrictions and accelerated renewal periods.
Law Enforcement: Cite and Refer Medically Impaired Drivers — National (03/06/2017)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA provides informational videos about citing and referring medically impaired drivers.
Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Are About to Be Everywhere — District of Columbia (05/01/2016)
Source: Professional AssociationNHTSA predicts that most automakers’ acceptance of the challenge will make AEB standard on new cars three years faster than could be achieved through the formal regulatory process. And the feature could be arriving sooner than 2022.
How to Drive With Physical Disability — National (03/04/2015)
Source: Professional AssociationA physical disability may affect the function of a person's body, but it should never affect person independence. Driving is a skill that promotes freedom and can be adapted so almost anyone with a physical disability can be mobile.
Senior Driving Program – CarFit — National (12/02/2009)
Source: For Profit OrganizationBold City Media speaks with a CarFit representative who explains the company’s senior driving program and finding a vehicle best suited for the driver.
Hand Controls for Cars, Trucks, SUVs and Vans — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationMobilityWorks offers a wide selection of adaptive equipment for the most ever type of vehicle to regain independence and to be in control of your own transportation.
Resources for Law Enforcement — National
Source: ExpertThe Training, Research, and Education for Driving Safety (TREDS) has several 30-minute training videos for Law Enforcement. This content is password protected if you don't have a password, contact treds@ucsd.edu for free access to the videos
Referring Drivers to MVA Medical Review Process — Maryland
Source: State Agency/ProgramA video of their process of referring Maryland drivers to the DMV.