Silent Running: Hybrid Security

Silent Running: Hybrid Security -

The National Administration road safety has weighed the risks of hybrid and electric vehicles driving safety. Their conclusion is that hybrid and electric vehicles are more dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists. Electric motors are virtually silent compared to combustion engines and do not give the same warning sound than previous cars, especially when traveling at low speed. Children and visually impaired are often cited as being most at risk, and low noise engines are reported to be putting a lot of pedestrians at high risk of a car crash.
Although new technologies can open the way to new risks, moving vehicles have always posed dangers for pedestrians. In 1899, Henry Bliss was crushed by an electric cabin, giving it the dubious distinction of being the first US death from the automobile. But at the same time, carriages took quite a toll. In New York, in 100, 0 pedestrians were killed by carriages
Car manufacturers are responding to the new threat by adding artificial sounds for hybrid vehicles to warn pedestrians. The Nissan Leaf EV is now "wooshing" sound despite its near-silent engine and Ford held a Facebook poll for users to vote on which artificial engine sound of their new car should, after posting a series of potential noise on Youtube. The sounds were more traditional engine sounds with futuristic spaceship noises. These fake engine sounds are still being deployed so that they can not stick around because the reactions seem to be mixed.
While the apparent danger of silent vehicles to pedestrians, drivers can also be at risk of not hearing a hybrid, increasing the risk of collision. In addition, responsible drivers should be hyper vigilant about safety implications for pedestrians. Hitting a pedestrian is a very traumatic event that can lead to injury or death. According to default, it can also result in criminal charges or prosecution. Part of the responsibility for your car insurance offers some financial protection should you hit a pedestrian. According to the Insurance Information Institute, liability insurance is mandatory in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Only New Hampshire has no liability law of compulsory motor insurance. The table on this page provides a breakdown of the minimum liability limits for auto insurance by the state.
If you live in New England and have questions about your auto insurance coverage, why not connect with a Renaissance Alliance Insurance Agent near you?

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