Connecticut Auto Accidents: V2V Technology Could Reduce Accidents

Connecticut auto accidents could be reduced when vehicle-to-vehicle technology is commonplace in all light-duty vehicles. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed late last year that vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology be deployed on vehicles as a measure to prevent auto accidents.

The technology allows vehicles to “talk” with one another and could prevent crashes. Here are some facts about the technology:

1. Range of just over 984 feet
2. Can “see” around corners and “through” other vehicles (as in passing situations)
3. Can warn drivers of other driver behavior such as stopped vehicles or those that are speeding up

The technology has applications that may help drivers including:

• Intersection Movement Assist – warns drivers when it is unsafe to enter an intersection
• Left Turn Assist – warns when there is greater risk of colliding with another vehicle
• Forward Collision Warning – warns the driver of the risk they will collide with the rear end of another vehicle
• Emergency Electronic Brake Light – shows the driver if a vehicle in the same lane has come to an abrupt stop
• Do Not Pass Warning – warns driver it is not safe to pass another vehicle
• Blind Spot Warning – warn driver when an adjacent lane vehicle is in the blind spot

The NHTSA is currently accepting public comments at www.safercar.gov/v2v.