According to a recent poll by HERE Technologies headlined “Safer cars, safer roads,” there is a growing demand for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and heightened worries about road safety in India.
The survey’s salient features include:
High accident rates necessitate immediate safety precautions
In the last two years, over half (54%) of the respondents have been in a car accident. This concerning figure emphasizes how urgently India needs to implement both short-term and long-term road safety measures.
Riders of two-wheelers are more at risk
The results draw attention to the dangers that Indian two-wheeler riders face. Interestingly, 91% of those surveyed said they ride two-wheelers, and 80% of them said they feel dangerous on Indian roads. This demonstrates how vulnerable two-wheeler riders are in India’s congested traffic environment and is consistent with data from the National Crime Records Bureau of India, which shows that two-wheelers are the most dangerous form of transportation with a high death toll.
Reality versus perception: A discrepancy in knowledge about traffic safety
98% of respondents agree that there is a chance of accidents, even though 49% think Indian roads are generally safe. This striking disparity indicates a disconnect between how road safety issues are perceived and how they actually exist. According to study participants, irresponsible driving practices like speeding and aggressive driving were the top three causes of accidents. Poor road conditions, such as potholes and insufficient road signage, and distracted driving were next in line.
ADAS is strongly supported, but adoption is slow
The results show that 91% of respondents think ADAS is essential for improving driver and road safety, indicating a strong demand from drivers for more sophisticated and easily available car safety technology. Nevertheless, 49% of the respondents said they do not currently own a car with ADAS. Even more startling is the fact that 82% of respondents said they would think about buying a car with ADAS, which shows that automakers have a big chance to meet the growing demand.
The decision to purchase ADAS is based on safety
According to respondents, safety continues to be the main driver of ADAS adoption, impacting 78% of prospective customers. Other elements like technological dependability (58%) and usability (56%) are also important. Interestingly, compared to the safety and performance advantages that ADAS provides, factors like price, brand, and whether a car is manufactured in India were not given as much weight.
Growing confidence in automated technology
Finally, the survey found that automated driving technology are widely accepted in India. 79% of respondents trust ADAS to make safe decisions while driving, and a whopping 87% think it can greatly improve road safety. 87% of respondents said they wanted the government to take ADAS into account when creating future road safety regulations, demonstrating their high support for government engagement.
