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Changing Technology: How our vehicles and roads are changing.

Changing Technology: How our vehicles and roads are changing. . Presented by : Josh Dunning, Advisor, AARP Driver Safety. 1959 Chevrolet vs. 2009 Chevrolet. www.aarp.org/cartech. Top Technologies for Mature Drivers Smart headlights Emergency response s ystems Reverse monitoring

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Changing Technology: How our vehicles and roads are changing.

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  1. Changing Technology: How our vehicles and roads are changing. Presented by: Josh Dunning, Advisor, AARP Driver Safety

  2. 1959 Chevrolet vs. 2009 Chevrolet

  3. www.aarp.org/cartech

  4. Top Technologies for Mature Drivers • Smart headlights • Emergency response systems • Reverse monitoring • Blind spot warning systems • Lane departure • Vehicle stability control • Assistive parking systems • Voice-activated systems • Crash mitigation systems • Drowsy driver alerts

  5. Top Technologies for Mature Drivers • Smart headlights • Emergency response systems • Reverse monitoring • Blind spot warning systems • Lane departure • Vehicle stability control • Assistive parking systems • Voice-activated systems • Crash mitigation systems • Drowsy driver alerts

  6. Smart Headlights • Adjust the intensity and angle based on the roadway being driven (such as a curve), time of day, weather, and visibility conditions.

  7. Smart Headlights • Adjust the intensity and angle based on the roadway being driven (such as a curve), time of day, weather, and visibility conditions.

  8. Blind Spot Warning • Provides an alert, often a lighted signal in or near the side view mirror, when a vehicle is in your blind spot.

  9. Blind Spot Warning • Provides an alert, often a lighted signal in or near the side view mirror, when a vehicle is in your blind spot.

  10. Forward Collision Warning • Provides warnings or alerts if you approach a vehicle too quickly. Some systems may also automatically brake to reduce the impact or prevent a crash.

  11. Forward Collision Warning • Provides warnings or alerts if you approach a vehicle too quickly. Some systems may also automatically brake to reduce the impact or prevent a crash.

  12. www.aarp.org/cartech

  13. Federal Highway Administration’s 9 Proven Safety Countermeasures have shown great effectiveness in improving safety. www.aarp.org/drc

  14. Medians and Pedestrian Crossing Islands

  15. Corridor Access Management

  16. Enhanced Delineation and Friction

  17. Road Diets

  18. Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon

  19. Roundabouts

  20. Where to find more resources: www.aarp.org/drc Presented by: Josh Dunning, Advisor, AARP Driver Safety

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