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60 Crash Avoiding Cars

Accident Proof Advancements from Shatterproof Glass to Vibrating Warnings

— April 11, 2012 — Autos
With increased traffic cluttering up highways and police becoming more vigilant in cracking down on drinking and driving, there has been an increase in the development of crash-avoiding cars.

While speed and appearance are still front-runners in the auto design industry, there are many companies investing in bumping up the safety features in the vehicles they produce.

Shatterproof glass has been tested to decrease the risk of shattered shards from broken windows causing bodily harm upon impact and the effectiveness of airbags being placed on the outside of the automobile, rather than internally, has been researched.

There are also many cars on the market that have implemented improved smartphone and MP3 player capabilities to ensure that the devices can be easily accessible, but as hands-free as possible to reduce distraction.

Advertisers and city planners have also jumped on board and created more in-your-face safe driving ads that demand attention, while improvements to stop lights and traffic signage has made spotting hazards on the road easier.

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Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
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Speed-Triggered Music Players
Speed-Triggered Music Players
The Slow Down App Stops the Tunes When You're Speeding
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59
Hi-Tech Steering Controls
Hi-Tech Steering Controls
Ford Lane-Keeping Alert System Keeps You in Center of Lane
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58
Standalone Safety Lights
Standalone Safety Lights
The 'LET Light Stick' Will Keep You on Your Way in the Darkest Hour
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57
Preventative Autoventions
Preventative Autoventions
Ford Announces Car to Car Wifi to Avert Potential Accidents
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56
Driving Accident Awareness Apps
Driving Accident Awareness Apps
The Moscow Ministry of Internal Affairs Encourages Safety
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55
Vibrating Luxury Cars
Vibrating Luxury Cars
The Cadillac Safety Alert Seat Rumbles to Warn Drivers of Crash Risks
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54
Driver Appendage Protectors
Driver Appendage Protectors
The GM Front Center Airbag is a Lifesaving Device
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53
Smartphone-Syncing SUVs
Smartphone-Syncing SUVs
Toyota's MirrorLink Ensures Your Personal Cloud Goes Everywhere
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52
Car Mirror Mobiles
Car Mirror Mobiles
Rear View Mirror Bluethooth Speakerphone Allows Hands-Free Road Safety
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51
Steering Wheel Booze Monitors
Steering Wheel Booze Monitors
The Qinetiq Research Company is Developing Sensor-Based Technology
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50
Phone-Disabling Devices
Phone-Disabling Devices
Scosche cellCONTROL Ensures Safe Driving All the Time
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49
Sentimental Automotive Ads
Sentimental Automotive Ads
The Subaru ‘Baby Driver' Spot Makes a Profound Point
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48
Stranded Satellite Devices
Stranded Satellite Devices
The DeLorme InReach Keeps Adventurists Safe When Off the Grid
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47
Hidden Hazard Auto Ads
Hidden Hazard Auto Ads
The Mercedes-Benz Trucks Campaign Promotes Danger-Detecting Breaks
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46
Liquor Surveillance Safety Apps
Liquor Surveillance Safety Apps
The BrethalEyes App Scores if You're Too Drunk to Drive
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45
Fractured Art Auto Ads
Fractured Art Auto Ads
The Volkswagen Phaeton Campaign Advocates Arriving in Better Shape
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44
Sculptural Crossing Guards
Sculptural Crossing Guards
Don Luis Discourages J-Walking in the Name of Street Safety
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43
Emergency Locator Devices
Emergency Locator Devices
The Mace Buddi Gadget Keeps People Safe and Sound
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42
Glass-Shattering Inventions
Glass-Shattering Inventions
The Safety Hammer by Gao Meng Can Help Save Your Life
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41
Dangerously Driven Ads
Dangerously Driven Ads
Road Safety Trust 'Distracted Brains' Campaign Cleverly Obstructs Your View
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40
Hovering Human Commercials
Hovering Human Commercials
The Mercedes-Benz 'Thanks Airbag' Video is Solemn
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39
Informational Stoplights
Informational Stoplights
The Droplet Traffic Light Keeps Us Up-to-Date While Waiting
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38
Electro Family Cars
Electro Family Cars
Caterham 3-Ole is a Perfect Car For the Family
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37
External Airbags
External Airbags
'Isave' Inflated Panels Will Protect Drivers Before Impact
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36
Designer Seatbelts
Designer Seatbelts
UAE Solves Safety Concern with Unique Approach
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35
Car Senses Alterness
Car Senses Alterness
Toyota Concept Knows If Your Eyes Are Open
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34
Crash Predicting Vehicles
Crash Predicting Vehicles
Self-Bracing Car
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33
Sticky Seat Belts
Sticky Seat Belts
The Adel Tape Ad Campaign Relies on Feelings of Faith and Trust
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32
Safety Supervising Keychains
Safety Supervising Keychains
The ZOMM Lifestyle Connect Keeps Tabs on Your Loved One
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31
High-Tech Steering Wheels
High-Tech Steering Wheels
The Touchscreen Steering Wheel Improves Driving Safety
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30
Virtual Display Headsets
Virtual Display Headsets
The 'Golden-i Headset' is Unveiled at CES 2012
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29
Smartphone Motorcycle Displays
Smartphone Motorcycle Displays
The GaugeFace iPhone Dock Shows Vital Engine Data
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28
Luminescent Gravel
Luminescent Gravel
Eco Solution For Emergency Signs
<
27
Animalistic Traffic Cones
Animalistic Traffic Cones
Christophe Machet's Traffic Sheep Promotes Cute Safety
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26
Adaptable Safety Signage
Adaptable Safety Signage
The Stickman Action Figure Contorts Hilarious Hazards
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25
Inflatable Road Markers
Inflatable Road Markers
The Air Cone Tape Eliminates Pylon-Related Accidents
<
24
Steering Wheel Smartphone Docks
Steering Wheel Smartphone Docks
Check for Calls and Messages Safely on the Road with Steer Safe
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23
Terrorizing Reckless Drivers
Terrorizing Reckless Drivers
The Pink Squad Will Teach You a Valuable Driving Lesson
<
22
Inflatable Bag-Deploying Apparel
Inflatable Bag-Deploying Apparel
The North Face Avalanche Airbag Clothing Can Save Your Life
<
21
Risky Driving Ads
Risky Driving Ads
The SJ Swedish Rail Campaign Offers a Smarter Way to Travel
<
20
Starlet-Worthy Sedans
Starlet-Worthy Sedans
The Maybach 62 Guard is Armored Luxury for the Road
<
19
Stealthy Auto Safety Systems
Stealthy Auto Safety Systems
MOBILEYE C2-170 Jeep Hemi Unveiled at SEMA 2009
<
18
Exclamatory Hazard Signals
Exclamatory Hazard Signals
The LED Lights Barrier Prevents Collisions Against Breakdowns
<
17
The Car You Can't Crash
The Car You Can't Crash
Volvo "City Safety Car"
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16
Danger-Avoiding Auto Ads
Danger-Avoiding Auto Ads
The Volkswagen Side Assist Campaign Clevery Prevents Accidents
<
15
Chalk Outline Safety Campaigns
Chalk Outline Safety Campaigns
The NCRAARA Tire Ads Remind Drivers of Their Power
<
14
Distracted Driver Campaigns
Distracted Driver Campaigns
The Onida Mobile Ads Want You to Steer Clear of Phones While Driving
<
13
Super Safe Supercars
Super Safe Supercars
Mercedes ESF s400 Hybrid Concept Boasts Danger Control Driving
<
12
Hi-Tech Safety Windshields
Hi-Tech Safety Windshields
The Full-Rear-View Windscreen Monitor Eliminates Blind Spots
<
11
Bulletproof Cars
Bulletproof Cars
Standard Protection on Mercedes S600 Guard
<
10
Motorcycle Safety Illustrations
Motorcycle Safety Illustrations
The IC4Design 'Ducati for ANCMA' ad is Stunning and Hyperdetailed
<
9
Human Air Bags
Human Air Bags
Prop Safety Devices For Seniors
<
8
Collision-Preventing Steering Wheels
Collision-Preventing Steering Wheels
The 'Inumflis' System Pulses When Danger Approaches
<
7
Air-Padded Car Seats
Air-Padded Car Seats
Airbag Technology Provides Extra Protection for Tots
<
6
Intelligent Wheels in Gas-Free Cars
Intelligent Wheels in Gas-Free Cars
Michelin ‘Active Wheel' and Venturi Volage
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5
High-Tech Traffic Safety
High-Tech Traffic Safety
Hanyoung Lee's Virtual Wall
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4
Accident-Avoiding Autos
Accident-Avoiding Autos
The 2010 Volvo S60 Brakes on Detection of Pedestrians
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3
Futuristic Pod Cars
Futuristic Pod Cars
The Volkswagen NILS Combines Style and Safety into One Compact Package
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2
Hourglass Street Signage
Hourglass Street Signage
Thanva Tivawong 'Sand Glass' Traffic Lights are Visual and Visceral
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1
Bulletproof Luxury Vehicles
Bulletproof Luxury Vehicles
The Knight XV Offers Both Comfort and Security
<