The impact of connectivity on road safety

Autor: Milan Mališ, Jozef Kočík
Rok vydání: 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8179348
Popis: This article explores the impact of connectivity on safety in automotive transportation, considering connectivity as a means to enhance safety, improve traffic efficiency, enable early issue detection, and facilitate traffic coordination. With the rapid advancement of information technologies, the automotive industry is moving towards intelligent vehicles capable of communicating with each other and their surroundings. The first aspect examined is the influence of connectivity as a tool for increasing safety in automotive transportation. This connectivity allows vehicles to obtain real-time information about traffic conditions, road incidents, and accidents. Such information can be utilized to prevent collisions, warn drivers about hazardous situations, and provide assistance systems for safe driving. The second aspect is the utilization of connectivity as a means to enhance traffic efficiency. Through connectivity, intelligent traffic systems can be created to optimize traffic flow, minimize congestion, and improve overall traffic fluidity. These systems can offer alternative routes, inform about optimal travel times, and enhance coordination between traffic signs and signals. The third aspect is connectivity as a tool for early issue detection in vehicles. By connecting vehicles to the internet, their technical status can be monitored, and potential malfunctions or system failures can be diagnosed in advance. This information can be utilized for accident prevention, maintenance planning, and ensuring safe and reliable vehicle operation. In conclusion, connectivity plays a significant role in enhancing safety and efficiency in automotive transportation. Leveraging its potential can improve vehicle safety, optimize traffic flow, enable early issue detection, and facilitate traffic coordination. However, it is crucial to implement adequate security measures and privacy protection to minimize risks associated with cyber-attacks and unauthorized access to vehicle systems.
Databáze: OpenAIRE