AAA Study Finds Flaws with Driver Assistance Technologies
August 9, 2020
Nashville, TN – Although it’s designed to make you safer on the road, AAA is warning drivers to be cautious when trusting certain vehicle technology. What’s called “active driving assistance” is designed to automate certain aspects of driving.
However, AAA researchers warn that this system is far from 100% reliable.
New AAA research finds inconsistencies in vehicle systems that automate speed, braking and lane centering. (AAA)
Long-Term Use of Advanced Driver Assistance Technologies Can Result in Disengaged Drivers
December 27, 2019
Washington, D.C. – AAA says drivers with experience using advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist, were nearly twice as likely to engage in distracted driving while using the systems compared to when they were driving without the systems, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
As drivers develop more experience and comfort using advanced driver assistance systems, they are also more likely to drive distracted while using the systems (AAA)
AAA reports New Vehicle Technologies Double Repair Bills for Minor Collisions
November 4, 2018
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Orlando, FL – According to new research from AAA, vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning and others, can cost twice as much to repair following a collision due to expensive sensors and their calibration requirements.
Even minor incidents that cause damage to this technology found behind windshields, bumpers and door mirrors can add up to $3,000 in extra repair costs.
AAA finds safety systems can add an extra $3,000 in repair costs.
