A 'New World Order When it Comes to Car Safety'
Jake Fisher, director of auto testing at Consumer Reports, talks about the latest innovations in car safety features.
@CRcarsJake says the 2 big new safety features in cars are forward collision warning & automatic breaking.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) July 13, 2017
"It’s not about protecting you in a crash...but it will sense what’s going on and react for you," says @CRcarsJake.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) July 13, 2017
I didn't realize my car had "city braking" until it saved me from a minor accident. It has helped me many times but once caused a problem.
— Melissa Guion (@MelissaGuion) July 13, 2017
@CRcarsJake says 18% of people they surveyed said the safety features helped them avoid a crash.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) July 13, 2017
We joke my new Ford Explorer has anxiety issues bc she is constantly warning me of impending doom. & yes her name is Dora.
— Meaghan Tuohey (@2EKLaw) July 13, 2017
True self-driving cars are not happening any time soon, "perhaps not even in our lifetime," says @CRcarsJake.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) July 13, 2017
