A good number of our frequent visitors here at the Powerhouse that come to visit and test drive new vehicles are simply amazed at the variety of safety features they offer. It has been exhilarating to see very useful tools such as lane change assist, all sorts of high-functioning camera angles to choose from, among various other features that are going to result in near autonomy for the driving realm in the future. It is in no way the notion that Chevy and other manufacturers want drivers to feel lazy on the road, it's the strong ounce of prevention that collides with finite-honed technology to assure that a quick response is available for nearly any situation. Weather changes such as slick roads can be very frightful when they occur, and having every tool possible to assist you during inclement weather is a massive sense of comfort to anyone on the road.
Getting behind the wheel without enough sleep actually now accounts for nearly ten percent of crashes in the U.S., and as the summer driving season begins to roll out in full volume, Chevy engineers have warmed up heartily to the undertaking task of addressing the hazard of drowsy driving. When you participate in this simulation to warn you of the dangers, weights are strapped around your wrist, chest, and ankles, and it is very noticeable right away the added difficulty during walking. During the simulation, a 20 mph speed is constantly maintained, and increments of vision are taken away for just one split second at a time.
Every four seconds, the driver has a very intense one-second flash of differing sensation, and one driver lost control and hit a cone right on the spot. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 60 percent of all adults on the road admit to driving while drowsy, and a shocking 37 percent have fallen asleep at one time during a drive. One of the best tips in existence from professionals is that if you cannot seem to clearly remember the last few miles or exits, it's time to be proactive, and make sure you get off the road! The on-board Chevy technology for safety can help you avoid drifting or other hazardous incidents that would put a damper on safe travel, but making sure you are properly rested is one of the most important ways to assure constant safety.
In any busy Missouri commuter's daily life, there are many factors that can seem difficult to have full control over, and they gradually whittle away at our sleep cycle until it may seem too late. Changes in career, relationship status, and geographical location are just a few of the issues that add to the problem of someone who already is not getting enough rest. This study showed just how dangerous this can be while on the road, and if you do happen to find yourself in a situation where you have just pulled an all-niter or are drastically low on energy, look behind you, as well as to your left and right, much more frequently to stay safe.
Vehicles that are traveling faster than you may suddenly make you prone to accidents as well as sudden turns in the road. Some of the best vehicles in our lineup such as the Traverse, Equinox, Tahoe, and Silverado are all equipped with some of the most well-thought-through safety precautions in existence. Many important weapons for the battle when it comes to top-shelf road safety are up to you: natural supplements such as Valerian root and melatonin may provide a healthy means of reaching a natural sleep state, as well as an ample dose of physical exercise.
Students from all walks of life, those taking on a new night shift, and busy parents can easily find themselves pushed to the limit as far as sleep, and we now know just how dangerous it can be, affecting every single ability to have a quick reaction to changes in your driving environment. We hope you come down to the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse this summer, and see for yourself the many ways that Chevy vehicles can offer a high-tech hand in assisting those who need to be awake and alert while on the road!
