It’s impossible to deny the lure of cars. There’s something inherently pleasurable about a mode of transport that is entirely personalised and will go wherever we tell it to go. Cars offer the freedom and flexibility that few other transport options are able to match; and as a result, find a pride of place in homes as if they are another member of the family.
However, cars were not always the reliable, incredibly-engineered vehicles that we know and love today. In fact, cars have never been better than they are right now. If you want to enjoy a fresh level of appreciation for your vehicle, let’s look at how owning, driving, and living alongside cars has improved over the years…
Driver assistance
Technology has brought forth a staggering array of driver assistance measures. From blind spot monitoring to automatic braking; driving a modern car is safer and simpler than it has ever been before. While these technological advancements can’t replace careful and cautious driving entirely, they are undoubtedly incredible tools that can add an extra layer of vigilance to any car journey.
Improved accident management
If an accident happened 30 years ago, ascertaining fault was largely a case of interviewing witnesses and trying to put two-and-two together based on the damage to the vehicles. These techniques, however, are undoubtedly less-than-ideal, and could result in situations where a driver who wasn’t at fault couldn’t prove his/her innocence due to lack of evidence.
This isn’t the case anymore. Thanks to innovations like dash cams and accident reconstruction, it’s far simpler to learn exactly who is to blame and who is financially responsible. This means that not only are the roads now safer, they’re also fairer for everyone too!
More stringent laws
When cars first came into common usage, there weren’t many laws about how they could be used. It took a long time for mandatory laws such as seatbelts and traffic signals to be introduced; the early years of cars and humans were largely lawless, which also meant they were more dangerous. Over the past five decades, every accident has been analysed to try and prevent it from happening again, and laws and mandatory guidelines have been put in place to keep the public safe when behind the wheel.
Environmentally-beneficial changes
Cars are polluters; we all know this, and the vast majority of people are concerned about the issues that this fact poses to the environment. However, it’s worth noting that cars are now less polluting than they have ever been before. Technological improvements to combustion engines have increased MpG rating incredibly, while hybrid and electrical cars are improving all the time. It’s now possible to look forward to a world where cars are no longer seen as a source of dirty pollutants, and are improved to a point where the environment suffers few side effects of vehicle usage among the populace.
In conclusion
There’s no doubt that life as a car owner and driver is better, safer, and more advanced than it has ever been before. That leaves you free to enjoy the delights of your car and look forward to a continued pace of improvement in the future.
