AFLA Conference Archives-The Era of Avoidance

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David Strickland, former NHTSA administrator, delivered a detailed presentation on the impact of active safety and automation in transportation. He highlighted the significant technological advancements in vehicle safety, including active safety systems like crash-imminent braking and lane-keeping assist. Strickland emphasized the challenge of addressing driving distractions, such as phone use, which contribute significantly to traffic fatalities. He discussed governmental efforts to mitigate these issues, including in-vehicle guidelines to limit distraction.<br /><br />Strickland also explored the future of automated vehicles and the challenges in ensuring these technologies are implemented safely and effectively. He noted the potential of vehicle-to-vehicle communications and the importance of crash-imminent braking systems in reducing accidents.<br /><br />Strickland emphasized the need for improved driver training, especially as technology evolves, and stressed that current driver education is insufficient. He acknowledged the role of fleets and leasing companies in the safety revolution and called for a combination of better training and stronger safety technology to reduce traffic fatalities. Despite regulatory challenges, Strickland remains optimistic about the potential of safety technologies to significantly lower accident rates and enhance driver safety.

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David Strickland, Venable LLC

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Location Las Vegas, NV

Year 2014

Keywords

active safety

automation

vehicle safety

driving distractions

automated vehicles

vehicle-to-vehicle communication

driver training

traffic fatalities

Las Vegas, NV

2014