Are Car Safety Concerns Universal?
The Causes of Accidents According to Crowd Wisdom
Ely PrincetonDahan University
CAR
ROADSKILL
JUDGERISK
DriverSkill24%
DriverRisk
Taking45%
Car, 7%
Roads24%
What Causes Accidents: % each contributes?
Conclusion: Human erorr causes most accidents.
Anti-lock Brakes24%
22%
15%
14%
10%
CAR
Active
7%
16%
Blind Spot Assist
Stability Control
Adaptive Cruise
Lane Keep Assist
Adaptive Headlights
18%
15%
9%
18%
12%
8%
Vehicle Passive Safety Features7%
CAR
Passive
19%
AirbagsAll Around
Pre-CollisionSystem
RearviewCamera
Smart Safety Belts
BetterHeadlights& Taillights
Post-CollisionAuto-Calling
CrashWorthyBody
ROAD 24%
Bigger Penalties for Distracted Driving
Bigger penalties for Driving Under Influence
Smooth roads and better visibility
Improved Traffic Lights and Signage
Better enforcement of speed limits
More roundabouts
21%
20%
19%
17%
14%
9%
SKILL 24%
1%
33%
44%
19%
3%
JUDGINGRISK
26%
15%
12%
22%
14%
11%
45%How effective is each at
reducing risky behavior?
InsuranceBy theminute
DrivingMonitor
PrerecordLoved Ones
Bad DrivingWarning
Pedal Feed-Back forSpeeding
PrecommitButton
Wisdom of Crowds: Do we know each other?Driver Risk
Taking
Americans Poor Drivers
OTHERS = 0.6 x SELF
R² = 0.77
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Aver
age
OTH
ERS
Average SELF
We know each other rather well regarding auto safety
LadyGaga0%
CharlieSheen
2%
DonaldTrump
3%
Car TalkGuys9%
SteveCarrell12%
BarackObama
32%
TinaFey41%
How can we utilize the crowd’s insights?
• Improve driver training about risk & judgment
• Penalize bad judgment and bad behavior
• Make drivers aware of their driving quality
• Emphasize protection of the human body
• Emphasize crash avoidance
• Hire Tina Fey as spokesperson
Thank you!
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