(Erie, Pa) - Even though cars are safer than ever, some drivers intentionally turn off or disable features that can help them avoid crashes. A survey by Erie Insurance found out which features drivers turn off, and why.
Jon Bloom of Erie Insurance says the most common reason for turning off the safety features is that drivers find them distracting, despite the fact they can help prevent accidents.
Here's what Erie Insurance found in the study:
Feature
% Who Have Turned It Off/Disabled It
In Addition to Annoying and/or Distracting, Other Reason(s) for Turning It Off/Disabling It
Adaptive cruise control
30%
I want to control the vehicle, not have the vehicle control itself
Lane keeping assist
23%
I want to control the vehicle, not have the vehicle control itself
It is not helpful
Driver attention monitor
22%
It sends too many false alarms
Lane departure warning
21%
It is not helpful
It sends too many false alarms
Automated emergency braking
17%
I don't trust it
I want to control the vehicle, not have the vehicle control itself
Traffic sign recognition
14%
It is not helpful
I had a bad experience with it
Forward collision warning
11%
It sends too many false alarms
Pedestrian detection
11%
It is not helpful
I want to control the vehicle, not have the vehicle control itself
Blind-spot monitoring
9%
I want to control the vehicle, not have the vehicle control itself
It is not helpful
I don't trust it
Rear cross traffic alert
9%
It is not helpful
I don’t trust it
It sends too many false alarms
Backup camera
6%
I had a bad experience with it
I don't trust it
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