How Tech Is Changing the Future of Driving
The advancement of technology has been of great help in a number of fields, whether in business, entertainment, politics or elsewhere. Computers in particular have proved invaluable in a number of fields, and the use of computers has been crucial to higher production volumes and pivotal discoveries, particularly in scientific and medical advancements.
Though a few insist that some technology, particularly satellites and various forms of monitoring, have been detrimental to society as a whole, it is difficult to deny that when getting from point A to point B in a car or other vehicle quickly and efficiently has been vastly improved in recent technologies. It is impossible to deny that technology has improved the way we drive and made our lives easier when using our cars for a number of daily purposes, whether it is commuting or simply going out and about.
GPS
Technology in our cars or transport method of choice has ensured that our everyday travelling is less strenuous and easier, and it has also ensured that we are able to spend a larger amount of time doing what we enjoy, as more time is spent at work or at home rather than travelling between the two. GPS-based technology is helpful to drivers by analysing the quickest routes to drive and providing up-to-date directions. This technology ensures everyone can attend that job interview in time, avoid being late to their daughter's precious recital (which will likely make or break parenthood for years to come) or simply avoid being late or running into traffic.
Though a few insist that some technology, particularly satellites and various forms of monitoring, have been detrimental to society as a whole, it is difficult to deny that when getting from point A to point B in a car or other vehicle quickly and efficiently has been vastly improved in recent technologies. It is impossible to deny that technology has improved the way we drive and made our lives easier when using our cars for a number of daily purposes, whether it is commuting or simply going out and about.
GPS
Technology in our cars or transport method of choice has ensured that our everyday travelling is less strenuous and easier, and it has also ensured that we are able to spend a larger amount of time doing what we enjoy, as more time is spent at work or at home rather than travelling between the two. GPS-based technology is helpful to drivers by analysing the quickest routes to drive and providing up-to-date directions. This technology ensures everyone can attend that job interview in time, avoid being late to their daughter's precious recital (which will likely make or break parenthood for years to come) or simply avoid being late or running into traffic.
Telematics
Telematics technology is the latest of car technology which aims to reward safe drivers and see better drivers on the road. By fitting a small telematics device into cars, driving patterns, such as the speed of accelerating, going round corners and breaking is monitored, with good drivers rewarded by their insurance company in lower premiums. Some insurance companies are even beginning to offer discounts to motorists who use telematics.
Self-Driving
The aids provided by autonomous driving systems have also proved pivotal to driver safety and accuracy when parking, cruising on the motorway and more. These systems are giving invaluable technological aids to tired drivers, such as those who drive heavy vehicles like lorries or bigger vans, and even daily commuters. Self-driving technology will ensure that speed is maintained at all times, and can even park vehicles much more accurately than a human being. This of course cuts the number of accidents considerably. Most importantly, some cars are now fitted with a drowsiness monitor, which will alert the driver whose driving pattern begins to show signs of drowsiness.
Technology for cars is still being fine-tuned and developed so that it becomes increasingly accurate. For those who work with cars every day, these aids can make all the difference between a lethal accident and a job completed in a safe manner.
Telematics technology is the latest of car technology which aims to reward safe drivers and see better drivers on the road. By fitting a small telematics device into cars, driving patterns, such as the speed of accelerating, going round corners and breaking is monitored, with good drivers rewarded by their insurance company in lower premiums. Some insurance companies are even beginning to offer discounts to motorists who use telematics.
Self-Driving
The aids provided by autonomous driving systems have also proved pivotal to driver safety and accuracy when parking, cruising on the motorway and more. These systems are giving invaluable technological aids to tired drivers, such as those who drive heavy vehicles like lorries or bigger vans, and even daily commuters. Self-driving technology will ensure that speed is maintained at all times, and can even park vehicles much more accurately than a human being. This of course cuts the number of accidents considerably. Most importantly, some cars are now fitted with a drowsiness monitor, which will alert the driver whose driving pattern begins to show signs of drowsiness.
Technology for cars is still being fine-tuned and developed so that it becomes increasingly accurate. For those who work with cars every day, these aids can make all the difference between a lethal accident and a job completed in a safe manner.
Bio:
Chris Mustaine is a writer who has driven all over the world. He is currently working on a book of his travels. You can follow him on Twitter: @MeChrisMustaine
