IIHS Releases Report on Safety Potential of Crash Avoidance Technology

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently released a report entitled "Safety potential of crash avoidance features, improved headlights, and V2V-enhanced technologies for older drivers". This report highlights the fact that crash-reduction technology, such as intersection assistance, automatic emergency braking, and improved headlights have significant potential for reducing vehicle crashes in older drivers.

Age-related changes and frailty are among the top reasons that older drivers are over-represented in motor vehicle crashes. Although these safety features are intended to be helpful for all drivers, this study proposes that they may be even more effective for older drivers.

Read the full study here.