Buying a new car can be quite exciting. Picking out the color and looking at all the possible bells and whistles it might have will pique anyone's interest. Going to a car dealership and purchasing a new car also includes some important safety decisions that may help you avoid a Connecticut auto accident.
One of the major choices you have to make when looking at new vehicles is what type of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) does the car have. These systems are things like lane-keeping assistance and adaptive cruise control that are billed as safety features in new cars and could potentially aid you in staying safe on the roads.
Before you make this big decision, the safety experts at AAA have some advice if you’re planning on purchasing a vehicle with these ADAS technologies in them. AAA reminds you that you can ACE your next vehicle purchase by following three simple instructions:
- Always remain active and engaged when using ADAS technologies. If you are test driving a vehicle for the first time with these technologies in them, make sure you are comfortable with the technology before utilizing it.
- Commit to knowing what ADAS technologies are installed in the potential vehicle before purchasing it.
- Expect that the advanced driver assistance technologies in your vehicle have limitations
This last point that ADAS technologies have limitations is a crucial one. When utilizing technology that is new to you and frankly, new to the world of automobiles in general, it is important to understand that there are limitations to the technology. While some auto manufacturers may promote these technologies as doing the driving for you, they most certainly do not and utilizing the technology must be done under the supervision of a human driver.
Advanced driver assistance systems hold great promise and they can already achieve incredible things on our roadways, but they are not without their limitations. A Connecticut auto accident can occur if a driver takes his/her eyes off the road for just a split second, even with ADAS technologies available. We are here to help in the event of an accident. Contact our office immediately and we will help protect your long term interests.
