New tech is having a big impact on disabled drivers. Every year there are about 2 million people that start using a wheelchair for the first time. Thanks to new tech, most of those wheelchair users and other disabled individuals will be able to drive safely.
Vehicle Safety
Today vehicles are safer than ever. New tech is not only helping disabled drivers stay safe on the road, it is helping every driver stay safe on the road. Motor vehicle accidents are the most frequently documented personal injury claims. Motor vehicle accidents make up about 52% of all personal injury claims filed. New safety tech is set to change that.
Driver-assisted technology is making it easier to avoid accidents. Automatic stopping when an obstacle is sensed in the road can help to put an end to rear-end collisions. Driver assistance for staying in your own lane can help the disabled driver and others stay safe and avoid becoming a hazard to other drivers.
The litany of driver-assisted technology is having a huge impact on road safety. Driver-assisted technologies can help more people drive safely, including disabled drivers.
Smart Cars
Driverless cars were once thought of as something very futuristic, but the future is now. Cars that can drive themselves can be of great value to disabled drivers. Fully automated driving can take the stress out of driving. Autonomous cars are only one example of how smart a car can be thanks to advances in tech.
Smart cars are highly connected cars. They can share information about where the driver is headed with designated people. If someone that is disabled winds up broken down on the side of the road with a flat tire, help can be on the way in seconds. About 69 million vehicles break down every year in the United States. Smart connected cars ensure that help is always on the way quickly.
Self Diagnosing Cars
What if your car could tell you exactly what is wrong with it? Knowing what is happening with your car mechanically is important to everyone, but essential to the disabled driver who may have a hard time getting under the hood. Self-diagnosing cars report directly to an app on your smartphone to let you know if the tires are okay if your fluids are up to par, and if there is anything detected that may be an issue.
Connected smart cars do a self-diagnosis every time the engine is turned on and report to the driver via an app. Alerts are sent when tire pressure is low, or when there is low fuel or fluids. The vehicle is outfitted with sensors that check battery level, fluid level, tire pressure and can sense when there may be an issue with the engine or transmission.
This type of tech can help disabled drivers feel more confident when they pull out of the driveway. Having access to every area of your vehicle using an app simplifies managing vehicle maintenance and can help to avoid unexpected breakdowns.
Vehicle Modifications
New tech is making new modifications possible. At one point in time, not too long ago, the only option you had, if you were in a wheelchair and wanted to drive, was the van. Today, there are more ways than ever to modify a wide range of vehicles to suit the disabled driver’s specific needs.
Gone are the days of only having one option for your driving pleasure. Pickup trucks can be modified for disabled drivers, cars, SUVs and yes, vans are all being modified using the latest tech to allow disabled drivers to drive in comfort and safety. Improvements in designs, hydraulics, and computer-assisted technologies for disabled drivers are greatly improving modification options.
The bottom line is tech is changing the driving experience for everyone for the better but is especially providing disabled drivers with a safer and better driving experience. Tech is opening up a world of possibilities for those with limited mobility. Limited mobility no longer means limited driving opportunities. Tech is making driving fun and safe for everyone on the road, including disabled drivers.
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