Should cars have built-in speed limits? Some think it’s time | NBC News
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has urged incorporating Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology in all new cars to combat speeding-related accidents. ISA employs GPS and signs recognition to restrict vehicles from exceeding speed limits in specific zones, potentially addressing the alarming statistics of over 12,000 speeding-related deaths in the U.S. last year. Despite this, auto manufacturers have shown little enthusiasm for ISA, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has yet to adopt the NTSB’s recommendation.
The call for ISA follows a tragic accident in Las Vegas in 2022, where speeding resulted in the death of nine people, including four children. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy emphasizes the role of speeding in numerous catastrophic incidents investigated by the NTSB. However, the technology faces resistance, with auto manufacturers and regulatory bodies exhibiting lukewarm responses. Some argue that traditional approaches like education and awareness campaigns aren’t sufficient, emphasizing the need for technological interventions like ISA to improve road safety.
Despite skepticism about the immediate implementation of ISA, there remains optimism among advocates, such as Isabella Chu from the Stanford Center for Population Health Sciences. Chu sees ISA as a potential interim solution while advocating for broader changes in road design, prioritizing human safety over vehicle convenience. The debate around ISA raises questions about the balance between technological interventions and educational strategies for enhancing road safety……….
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In navigating the complexities of road safety, the debate between technological solutions like ISA and traditional approaches such as education and awareness campaigns persists. Considering the intersection of technology, safety, and human behavior, how might implementing Intelligent Speed Assistance impact the larger landscape of road safety, and what role should education play in fostering responsible driving habits?
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the technology road saftyet overall would protect people and drivers in the long run statsticlally then without.But education would keep drivers smarter and more responsible
In some areas, innovation are wide spread and visible. In others, more traditional ones like transport safety, the progress is much slower. The number of traffic accidents is decreasing thanks to measures taken by the government and also by car manufacturers. However, despite the measures, thousands of people die on the roads every year. The most vulnerable group of road users are pedestrians. Technologies and procedures used in automated road vehicles can significantly reduce accidents.
This would help increase safety on the road and protect passengers and drivers. The down side is that people already driving would have to get used to the change and if your late for work or school you cant speed which means you would for sure be late.
We should be all taught the laws about driving and the speed limits. This invention will hopefully reduce the accidents regarding speeding.
By inputting this technology if new vehicles it could make the road an all-around safer place for drivers of all age but by incorporating education as a requirement it will make drivers more sensible and responsible