Each year, thousands of motorists are killed on roads in California and across the United States. The National Safety Council estimates that approximately 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes each year in 2016, 2017 and 2018. Most of these victims were occupants of passenger cars, SUVs or light trucks.
In an effort to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities, automakers have introduced a variety of advanced crash-avoidance technologies, including automatic emergency braking systems and lane departure warning systems. However, according to traffic safety experts, drivers can save even more lives by simply obeying the speed limit, buckling their seat belts and driving sober.