Although there are numerous differences between automobile accidents, two primary factors are consistent: the driver and the vehicle. Driver assistance and safety features in newer vehicle models can be very helpful despite the fact that it is ultimately the responsibility of each motorist to operate a vehicle safely and proficiently.
According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA), human error is responsible for most collisions. Furthermore, the Motor Vehicle Department indicates that there are approximately 660,000 distracted drivers in the United States at any given moment. Driver assistance technologies aim to mitigate both of these concerns, thereby facilitating the advancement of safer, more intelligent driving. According to the NHTSA, this approach has the potential to significantly reduce motor vehicle collisions and their subsequent fatalities and injuries.
The NHTSA not only endorses the advancement of these technologies but also supports them for these and other reasons. In the meantime, read on to learn more about how technology prevents some of these accidents, or contact a personal injury attorney in New Mexico if you've been involved in a crash in our state.
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When considering the purchase of a new vehicle, it is advisable to opt for one that includes the following safety features. These features in many modern vehicles will not only ensure your own safety but also the safety of your passengers and pedestrians:
It is crucial to remember that these systems do not assume complete control of the vehicle or obstruct the driver from operating it; rather, they aid the driver in maintaining control. Moreover, drivers cannot rely on these safety features alone to avoid accidents; these are merely tools to enhance their defensive driving capabilities. After all, New Mexico uses a tort-based or comparative negligence system. Thus, each motorist is ultimately responsible for his or her actions and, ultimately, driving errors.
In other words, all drivers have a responsibility (known as a duty of care) towards you and every other motorist on the road. The offending driver(s) disregarded this duty of care, and this violation was a direct cause of your accident in question.
Industry specialists have established the following six categories of driver assistance, which are determined by the degree of automation that a system offers, as this technology has become more prevalent throughout the automotive industry:
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