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Thatcham has tested three new collision avoidance systems and hails the future reduction of collisions on the UK's roads  - 5th March 2008

Thatcham, the UK research centre funded by the motor insurance industry has announced during February the arrival of three revolutionary new collision avoidance systems.

The systems reduce impact and in some circumstances totally stop low speed bumps. Low speed bumps are the most common type of car accident on the UK's roads with up to 75% being of this type, which cost billions of pounds each year in road accident claims, not to mention the possible injuries from things like whiplash and the hassles of sorting out the claim

It is estimated that in time road accident injuries could be reduced by 125,000 a year as more cars begin to use the new technologies.

Thatcham Research Manager Matthew Avery, said: “These systems are a massive breakthrough for keeping motorists safe. Vehicle manufacturers should be congratulated for developing and introducing this technology which is significant for the safety of all UK road users. Collision avoidance systems represent the future of accident and injury reduction on UK roads. “They will make a major impact on the number of slow speed accidents – in Britain and across the World".

The systems being introduced by Volvo, Mercedes and Honda use different technologies for their collision avoidance techniques but all were effective in reducing impacts and so lowering the risk of injury.

The new technologies should not be seen as allowing drivers to take extra risks whilst driving, but just as additional safety mechanisms. These technologies are in their infancy but should advance into steering vehicles to avoid collisions, detecting and preventing possible pedestrian accidents or cyclist accidents and many other possible road safety improvements.   Car


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