New Laws Affecting California Motorists Now in Effect

2013 brings in multiple new laws affecting drivers in the state of California. One law allows drivers to use voice-activated technology while driving, which is already being challenged by the National Safety Council.

Nissan Technologies Aim at Cutting Fatigue, Provide Automatic Collision Avoidance

In two different technologies announced by Nissan Motor Co., the automaker is looking at seat technology that could help reduce fatigue and an ‘autonomous emergency steering system’ that could apply braking and automatic steering to prevent a collision.

Volvo Developing New Safety Systems to Prevent Collisions

Three research projects currently under way are Autonomous Driving Support, Intersection Support and Animal Detection.

GM Study Finds Driver Assistance Systems Help Keep Attention on Road

The study found that advanced driver monitoring and assistance features, for example a forward collision alert system, increases drivers’ focus on the road ahead by 126% when automated steering is operating.

Jack Roberts