Statistics released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have found that cars on British roads are fitted with more safety assistance systems than ever before.
More than 70 per cent of cars sold every year now comes with an assistance system of some sort, with collision warning, parking assistance and automatic emergency braking fitted in more than 50 per cent of vehicles.
According to the figures released in conjunction with JATO Dynamics, 66.8 per cent of new cars come with at least one piece of safety assistance equipment, meaning that roughly 1.8 million cars every year are available with some form of the tech.
The SMMT also confirmed the number of road accidents in the UK has fallen by 10 per cent since 2012, with that change attributable to the increase in safety systems fitted to new vehicles more often.
Statistics released back in 2015 by the SMMT and KPMG found that assistance systems could save 2,500 lives and prevent 25,000 accidents by 2030.
SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said: “Safety is the number one priority for vehicle manufacturers and the pace of technological change is faster than ever before, with driver assistance technologies now available on the majority of vehicles cars.
“Fully autonomous cars may still be some way off but millions of consumers are already enjoying the benefits of new technology which can only help make our roads safer.”
The SMMT also announced that six in 10 people believe that advanced vehicle technology improves their quality of life, as it helps de-stress driving and improve their overhaul well-being.
