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NHTSA Working to Require Vehicle Intercommunication

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NHTSA Working to Require Vehicle Intercommunication

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Being a safety organization, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is always on the lookout for ways to cut down on the number of accidents on U.S. roads. One of its latest findings was included in a report that was released not too long ago, concluding that vehicle intercommunication could cut the number of annual car wrecks by half a million. The technology involves light trucks and passenger cars being able to communicate with any other vehicle that is 300 yards or closer. Where the NHTSA sees the greatest benefit is in preventing crashes inside intersections and when drivers are trying to perform left-hand turns.

What this means for car owners is that their next vehicle purchase could include the new technology. The NHTSA is pushing for the innovation to be mandatory, like how shoulder belts and front airbags are found in every modern car right now. The organization claims that such a requirement could easily save thousands of lives each year.

Some people might think that such technology is unnecessary since a growing number of cars, including even non-luxury models, are loaded with accident avoidance technologies like frontal collision or rear cross traffic warning systems that help prevent collisions. The difference is that the vehicle intercommunication technology would provide drivers with a much earlier warning of a dangerous situation, giving drivers plenty of time to avoid a potential accident. For example, vehicles could communicate with each other and help drivers trying to make a left turn on a blind corner know that an oncoming car is approaching quickly. Drivers would also be instantly notified of an accident in the area, helping them choose a different route to save time.

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