Tech May Help Steer Older Drivers Down a Safer Road
From: ECN Magazine - 09/06/2016

Older drivers may soon be traveling a safer road thanks to smarter cars that
can detect oncoming traffic, steer clear of trouble, and even hit the brakes
when a collision appears imminent.

A few of these innovations, such as blind-spot warning systems, are already
built in or offered as optional features in some vehicles, primarily in more
expensive models.

But more revolutionary breakthroughs are expected in the next few years, when
measures such as robotic braking systems are supposed to become standard
features in all cars on US roads.

Better technology, of course, can help prevent drivers of all ages from
getting into accidents. But those in their 70s and older are more likely to
become confused at heavily trafficked intersections and on-ramps. Aging also
frequently limits a body's range of motion, making it more difficult to scan
all around for nearby vehicles and other hazards. And older drivers tend to
be more fragile than their younger counterparts, suffering more serious
injuries in traffic accidents.

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