The National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) has spoken out on the latest advancements in automobile safety, and made a recommendation that these high-tech tools be mandated in all new vehicles.

According to the Associated Press, there are many specific safety features that the NTSB could employ to significantly increase road safety and decrease the number of auto accidents. Those safety technologies include:

• Lane-departure warning that tells drivers when the car is going into another lane without signaling.
• Forward collision warning that can alert or apply brakes when an accident is imminent
• Adaptive cruise control that automatically adjusts speed depending on traffic conditions
• Electronic stability control which automatically applies brakes to individual wheels

Some cars already have these features installed, namely, the more expensive models. But, the NTSB says safety shouldn’t be something for only the wealthiest of us. Continue reading →