The goal is to reduce the death toll on European roads to 0 by 2050. In order to achieve this, car companies would be required to incorporate the latest technology in the manufacturing process.
This includes driver-assistance systems that keep drivers focused on the road, especially in the case of falling asleep at the wheel or during phone use. Additionally, a “black box” records speed, distance travelled and the time of day or night that you travel. Smart steering will help the driver stay in lane, and a road speed control system automatically sets the car to the speed limit.
This device, that uses a combination of GPS, camera and a speedometer, is causing quite a stir.
This system is considered vital in terms of bringing down the number of fatalities. Human mistakes are the cause of 90% of accidents, with half of these relating to speeding.
The ISA – Intelligent Steering Adaptation – alone could save up to 25,000 lives on European roads, according to experts.
This system could become compulsory by 2022. A vote will be held over the text in the European Parliament next month.
