I have been continuing to read the articles about the possibility of scientists developing an uncrashable car and it is really very exciting.  Have you seen any of the ideas?  The latest thing that I was reading about was an intelligent windscreen to help avoid road traffic accidents.

General Motors have scientists investigating how a car can enhance the driver’s senses.  They are developing a prototype windscreen which they hope will give drivers a sort of superhuman vision.  They are calling it an advanced vision system.  It will include features such as an infrared camera which will film the driver to monitor their head position and gaze direction. The aim is that an awareness of exactly where the driver is looking will allow the car to assist them when the going gets tough.  They hope that this will help people driving in dangerous conditions such as driving in fog.  They will highlight the edge of the road on the windscreen, augmenting reality to allow the driver to concentrate on other potential hazards.  I don’t know if I would like this as I would never want to be too reliant on a machine but I can see how it might try and help avoid accidents.  Any gadgets that will help avoid crashes and injuries get my vote!
 

No-one gets in the car thinking they will be involved in a car accident. No one plans car accidents or prepares themselves for one, because it seems too unlikely to happen.

It is difficult to imagine being in a car accident, however if you are unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident you should know what steps to take,  for example: Who should you call?

Emergency services should be contacted first before anyone else, if necessary. You should check to see if there are any causalities, look to see who has suffered an injury and what injuries they have sustained.  Refrain from trying to help those who are seriously injured, it is safer to wait for an ambulance to arrive.

Next, call the police to file a legal statement and remember you must not leave the accident scene before this has been done.

For further information on what to do following a car accident visit: Car accidents…. what to do