The modern automobile offers massive gains in safety over earlier generation vehicles. Occupant protection levels have been improved due to crash testing regimes that have ensured vehicles will not collapse catastrophically in the event of an impact. Braking systems are more effective and reliable, with ABS preventing skidding in wet weather conditions. The prospect of autonomous vehicles in the near future offer further safety gains to come.
But right now, there is a problem. Too much technology is bein
In March, the Welsh government passed a law which from September will see the default speed limit on restricted roads in Wales reduced from 30mph (50kph) to 20mph (32kph).
