Adapting to a new normality with a spinal cord injury (SCI) can be very challenging, especially when figuring out how to complete the day-to-day tasks many of us take for granted. Adaptive vehicles in 2024 are attempting to help people with disabilities by using brand new safety features to ensure you stay safe behind the wheel.
In this article, we will cover the new emerging technologies for vehicles and new safety features to ensure your peace of mind.
Regaining your independence
In the later stages of your recovery, when you’re considering driving your own car again, it’s important to make sure you feel ready to get behind the wheel again. In 2024, cars are safer than ever and have plenty of features that allow them to keep you safe.
Motability
If you’re looking for modern vehicles that don’t break the bank, consider using Motability.
Through their Car Scheme, Motability is aiming to help people with disabilities, their families and carers. Using part of or all of your mobility allowance, Motability is able to offer top of the range cars in an all inclusive leasing package that will help you regain your independence.
New safety measures
In line with EU safety standards, all new cars from 2024 will feature a range of new technology that act as a ‘co-driver’ to keep you safe and look out for you while you’re in the car.
Including a driver drowsiness tool, which uses an infra-red camera to keep an eye on the driver’s attention levels, protecting yourself and others. The new technology also features a smart speed limit assist tool that will alert you when you’re speeding by knowing the speed limit of the road you’re on.
In addition, a lane-keep assist tool and an autonomous emergency braking system will mean that car travel is the safest it has ever been. It only gets better from here.
Aspire Law is here to help
Adapting to your new life can be very challenging, a monumental adjustment. We’re here for you. Get in touch with us today to learn more about how we can support you on your journey to recovery.
