Driver Assistance Technologies: NHTSA

Driver Assistance Technologies:  hold the potential to reduce traffic crashes and save thousands of lives each year.

In 2022, 42,514 people died in motor vehicle crashes — many of these crashes were tied to human error. Learn more about driver assistance technologies, how they can help you, and what you should know about these technologies when buying your next vehicle.

Safety Facts
42,514 LIVES LOST ON U.S. ROADS IN 2022

Technology Saves Lives

JASON FENSKE OF ‘ENGINEERING EXPLAINED’ EXPLAINS
Blind Spot & Forward Collision Warnings
Plus, Automatic Emergency Braking & Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking

Driver assistance technologies in your car not only help to keep you and your passengers safe, but also other drivers and pedestrians. When shopping for a new or used vehicle, you may notice that different manufacturers use different names for the technologies. NHTSA is helping consumers break through the confusion with explanations about how these technologies work. It’s important to understand that some driver assistance technologies are designed to warn you if you’re at risk of an impending crash, while others are designed to take action to avoid a crash. Be sure to review your vehicle’s owner’s manual for more information on your vehicle’s technology and safety features. Understanding how the technology works and how it can better protect you, your passengers and others is key.

Click here to learn more about driver assistance technologies from NHTSA.Gov