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The car industry moves quickly and innovations and te4chnology are quickly implemented to aid our driving as much as possible. The ideas relate to fuel efficiency, safety and comfort, and there are lots of possibilities in the future for our vehicles.
Spoilers might start to display warning messages, with sensors. So if the car behind you is driving too close it may say "keep your distance". Another great idea is to put little cameras in the back of the car so you can fully see when you are reversing. A lot of Car Insurance claims are due to people reversing into things, so it could minimise the cost of a Car Insurance Quote for us all.
Pop up bonnets are a great thought for pedestrian safety. Currently if you hit a pedestrian the person goes under the car, or if you are travelling at speed, is flung in to the air. Both scenarios cause damage to the individual, but the idea of a pop up bonnet means that on impact, part of the bonnet will shoot out, causing a ramp for the injured party to slide down, minimising injury.
Crash preparation is a tool used currently on luxury cars, they are very unusual and although they can't prevent an accident, they can minimise the damage caused. If you turn a corner and find an obstruction in the road for example, you may not have enough time to stop. The sensors in the car are alerted to the issue, and work by tightening your seatbelt, closing the windows and sunroof to prevent shattering and may even apply the brakes to prevent impact.
