Every fleet manager dreams of an accident-free fleet, but due to the fact that human beings are involved in driving, it has never quite been a reality. Traditional logic suggests that the easiest way of reducing the number of accidents on the roads would be to limit driver control, but this would often remove the flexibility offered by driving a fully autonomous fleet vehicle.
The BBC has revealed new developments in accident-prevention technology that don’t seek to limit the driver, but instead revolve around some remarkable in-car tech. Imagine a car windscreen that could enhance your vision or brakes that can apply themselves before the driver even realises they are in danger. It sounds like the stuff of science fiction, but both of these technologies, amongst a plethora of others, are already in development.
Technology has an important role to play in safety, and enormous strides have already been taken. If they can be integrated in a cost effective fashion, then these developments could be as important as the three-point seatbelt, or the airbag. But, whilst we certainly look forward to the mass market adoption of next generation safety technologies, we recognise that even those that exist in test scenarios are years away from general availability.
Through our close relationships with major vehicle manufacturers we keep abreast of these developments and monitor progress, and will always ensure the best new technology is available to our fleet buyers. However, in the meantime, we continue to emphasise the importance of regular maintenance, driver training and well defined motor and travel policies as critical to safer driving.
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