NTSB Calls for Connected Vehicle Technology

The National Transportation Safety Board is calling for all new vehicles to be equipped with connected vehicle technology that could allow them to automatically warn drivers about other vehicles at intersections.

“This technology holds great promise to protect lives and prevent injuries,” NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman said. She spoke at a meeting focused on a crash between a school bus and dump truck last year.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched a 3,000-vehicle study of connected vehicle technology in August 2012. It includes cars, buses and trucks.