However, the survey did reveal some positive points, including:<\/p>\n
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- 52% of drivers believe vehicle safety features help reduce the number of collisions;<\/li>\n
- 51% of drivers feel vehicle safety features are needed to keep our roads safer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s important that driver knowledge of safety features and confidence in them is on the rise, particularly as they are exposed to features that are increasingly standard on new vehicles,\u201d said Robyn Robertson, President and CEO of the Traffic Injury Research Foundation. \u201cCaution is warranted in the promotion of safety features and their benefits to ensure Canadians understand the functionality and limitations of them, and to discourage drivers from relying on them in situations for which they were not designed.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Are we ready for autonomous vehicles?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
With most car manufacturers expected to unveil semi- or fully autonomous vehicles in the not-too-distant future, it is clear Canadians are somewhat reluctant to fully embrace the technology. According to survey results, less than a third of Canadians who expressed an opinion on that matter (28%) say they would trust being driven in a fully autonomous vehicle.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese results lead us to believe that people experienced with the technology have confidence in vehicle safety systems, but not blindly,\u201d added Hade. \u201cDrivers need to be well informed about the car they\u2019re driving before getting behind the wheel. This means knowing what the features and technology can and cannot do. Safety technologies are important to prevent injuries and fatalities, but they also have limitations.\u201d<\/p>\n
Impact on insurance<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Half (52%) believe the safety systems help reduce the number of crashes; however, they rely on costly electronic components and sensors that also have a direct impact on the cost of repairing a vehicle. Between 2009 and 2016, the average cost of a two-vehicle collision (at-fault and not-at-fault) jumped 30%.<\/p>\n
Methodology<\/h4>\n
The web panel survey was conducted by Ad Hoc Research for Desjardins. A total of 3,050 respondents were surveyed.<\/p>\n
About Desjardins Group<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Desjardins Group<\/a> is the leading cooperative financial group in Canada and the fifth largest in the world, with assets of $310.9 billion. It has been rated one of Canada\u2019s Top 100 Employers by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the World\u2019s Strongest Banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has one of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry.<\/p>\n
About the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF)<\/h4>\n
The mission of the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) is to reduce traffic-related deaths and injuries. TIRF is an independent, charitable road safety research institute. Since its inception in 1964, TIRF has become internationally recognized for its accomplishments in identifying the causes of road crashes and developing programs and policies to address them effectively. For more information, visit www.tirf.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n
SOURCE: Desjardins Group<\/em><\/p>\n
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