The technology that comes with new cars these days is truly impressive. Your car can warn you when someone is in your blind spot, keep you a certain number of car lengths away from the car in front of you, and even brake for you in an emergency. Driving a car has become an interesting endeavor with all of this tech guiding the way.
One piece of technology that is starting to come standard in many cars is called lane assist. Lane assist helps you if you start to drift out of your lane and warns you with a sound and in some cases it guides you back into your lane and centers you in the lane, helping you avoid a Connecticut auto accident.
So how does this seemingly magical technology work?
Cars that come equipped with lane assist technology rely on sensors placed strategically around the car as well as lasers and cameras that work together to communicate to the car where you are in the lane. If you drift too far outside of the center of the lane it sends a signal to the car and then warns you to stay in your lane. Some vehicles not only give you a warning, but they also take over the wheel for you and guide you back into your lane.
Drivers will drift out of their lanes for a variety of different reasons. One of the main reasons is fatigue. Driving while tired can effectively be as dangerous as driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It can be very dangerous and can lead to swerving into other lanes. Another reason a driver might drift into the next lane is when they are distracted by food, the radio, their phone, or a passenger in the vehicle. Taking your eyes off the road for just a second can lead to dangerous driving conditions.
Cars that come equipped with lane assist technology may make it easier to avoid a Connecticut auto accident, but you should always continue to pay attention to the road and avoid driving while fatigued. This technology should be considered a safety net and not a replacement for driving using safe behaviors.
Getting injured in an accident can be scary and may require some assistance from an experienced attorney. If you’ve been injured, contact our office to discuss your injury and one of our attorneys may be able to work on your behalf to protect your long-term interests.
