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According to the AJC, drivers are no longer able to operate their phones unless they are using hands-free technology. This is due to the new Hands-Free Georgia Act, which took effect July 1st. more Previously, only teenagers under the age of 18 were prohibited from using a wireless device while driving. This change is due to the starling spike of deaths related to texting and driving. The AJC estimates that “at least 3,000 people die each year in accidents nationally caused by distracted driving”. Additionally, from 2014-2016 Georgia saw a 34% increase in motor vehicle deaths. Under this new legislation, if a device is your hand, you are breaking the law despite age. To help suppress this problem, local officials urge drivers to utilize hands-free technology in your vehicles. Ford introduced bluetooth technology in their vehicles back in 2007, so there are a wide range of affordable vehicles to chose from. At the Wade Ford Motor Trend Certified Used Store, we offer a variety of affordable vehicles of all makes and models with built-in bluetooth technology, keeping you and your loved ones safe and alert.

First look at the features included in Ford Co-Pilot360™ For anyone on the road, safety is a primary concern. When you get behind the wheel of a vehicle, you're responsible for paying attention to what is happening around you. While most drivers are capable of focusing on what they are doing, there are always times where paying attention to the road might slip to the back of your mind, which is why Ford is adding Ford Co-Pilot360™ to many of the new 2019 models. more Ford Co-Pilot360™ compiles some of the most popular driver assistance features to help drivers when they're on the road. This suite consists of automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane keeping system, auto high beams, a reverse camera, and a blind spot information system with cross traffic alert. The addition of the blind spot information system and cross traffic alert makes Ford Co-Pilot360™ the most advanced standard grouping of driver-assistance features among its non-luxury competitors. Related: How Ford Pre-Collision with Pedestrian Detection Works Which vehicles will be equipped with Ford Co-Pilot360™ As manufacturers continue edging closer to autonomous driving, safety features are becoming are important aspects that drivers consider when they're looking to buy a new vehicle. Those who are looking for the Ford Co-Pilot360™ suite will be able to find it in fall, 2018, when the 2019 Ford Edge and the Ford Edge ST are released. Drivers can expect to see the system being rolled out across the rest of the 2019 Ford car, SUV, and truck lineup, with plans to expand to the commercial series by 2020.  While you won't be able to test drive a vehicle equipped with Ford Co-Pilot360™ until fall, you can try some of the systems, which are available on some current Ford models. Drivers who are looking for a vehicle with all the advanced safety features available as options can visit Wade Ford to test out vehicles like the 2018 Ford Escape.

Ford places the safety of their vehicles at a premium, and the automaker continues to raise the bar for accident prevention and protection with its state-of-the-art safety features, including the innovative Pre-Collision with Pedestrian Detection System. Continue reading to see how it works. more READ MORE: What are the safety features in the 2017 Ford F-150? Benefits of Ford Pre-Collision with Pedestrian Detection The Ford Pre-Collision with Pedestrian Detection System is designed to reduce the severity of and, in some cases, even eliminate frontal collisions involving pedestrians. It uses radar and camera technology to scan the roadway ahead and, if a collision risk with a vehicle or pedestrian is detected, provides a warning to the driver. If the driver does not respond in time, the system can automatically apply up to full braking force to help reduce the severity of or even eliminate some frontal collisions. Additionally, Pre-Collision Assist may help drivers avoid rear end collisions with other vehicles at all speeds, while Pedestrian Detection can help the driver avoid pedestrians at lower speeds. Both may reduce the severity of forward collisions or even prevent certain forward collisions. READ MORE: Get E asy C onnectivity on the R oad with the Ford SYNC S ystem How it Detects Pedestrians Utilizing information collected from a windshield-mounted camera and radar located near the bumper, the system has the ability detect people in or near the road ahead, or pedestrians crossing the vehicle’s path during daylight and clear weather conditions. If a pedestrian is detected in front of the car and a collision is imminent, the driver first receives an audible and visual warning. If the driver doesn't respond, the system improves brake responsiveness by reducing the gap between brake pads and discs. If there is still no response from the driver, the brakes are applied automatically and vehicle speed is reduced. For more posts on Ford safety and technology, we encourage you to follow us on the Wade Ford Blog.