Despite advances in vehicle technology, accidents continue to rise as drivers become more comfortable with texting, talking and driving. (Photo: Shutterstock)
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Even as automobiles are bundled with increasingly sophisticated safety features, roadside fatalities are rising. The growing number of accidents "is swamping the much-heralded beneficial impacts of newer, safer vehicles," according to Robert Hartwig, an insurance professor at the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina.
These technical advances include but are not limited to rearview cameras, collision-avoidance systems, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, airbags, anti-lock brake systems, electronic stability control, blind spot detection and head restraints.
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