The United States government has made a new rule saying that all new cars must have automatic emergency braking. They say this will stop accidents and save lives. This is the biggest safety rule in 20 years.
Pete Buttigieg, who is in charge of transportation, says there are too many deaths from car accidents. He says we need to change this.
Most new cars already have automatic braking, but it’s not required by law. Some systems might not work very well. The new rule will make sure all cars can stop on their own to avoid hitting other cars or people.
Buttigieg says this new rule will help make cars safer. But it will also make them more expensive. However, it will save lives and money in the long run.
The new rule says that all new cars must have systems to warn drivers if they’re about to crash. They must also stop on their own to avoid crashes. These systems must work at high speeds and at night.
The rule also says that cars must be able to see and stop people walking on the road. This is important because many people get hurt by cars every year.
The government says this new rule will prevent thousands of injuries and save many lives. It will also help reduce property damage.
Car companies will have more than five years to follow these rules. This gives them time to make changes to their cars.
The government will check to make sure car companies are following the rules. They will do random tests on cars to see if they’re safe.
The rule doesn’t say exactly what kind of sensors cars must have. Car companies can decide this on their own. But most cars will need to add radar to meet the new rules.
Some people are happy about the new rule. They say it will make cars safer for everyone. But some people wish the rule included rules for bikes and scooters too.
