The federal government is pushing for automobile safety systems that are expected to aid in the prevention of car accidents.<\/p>\n
The systems include seat belt interlocks, collision avoidance systems and alcohol detection devices. <\/p>\n
Collision avoidance systems \u2014 which warn drivers when they are about to strike another vehicle and can automatically apply the brakes \u2014 are already available in some high-end vehicles. Officials are encouraging automakers to widen their availability. <\/p>\n
Both seat belt interlocks and alcohol detection systems, which prevent the operation of a vehicle if seat belts are not fastened or if the driver is impaired, need more research before full implementation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has said that it will \u201caggressively accelerate\u201d that research.<\/p>\n
This push for automobile safety systems comes as final figures on traffic deaths are released for 2012 and represent the first increase since 2005. There were 33,561 highway fatalities in 2012, an increase of 1,082 (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The federal government is pushing for automobile safety systems that are expected to aid in the prevention of car accidents. The systems include seat belt interlocks, collision avoidance systems and alcohol detection devices. Collision avoidance systems \u2014 which warn drivers…<\/span><\/p>\n