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Warning signals in smart cars to reduce driving accidents

Through features like vibrating seats and refreshing citrus and peppermint scents, scientists hope to reduce the rate of car accidents. Warning signals to our senses will be incorporated into vehicles to keep drivers alert and awake. This development will add a new dimension to reaction time, which may eliminate 10-15 percent of accidents on the road. By stimulating the senses, designers are hoping to create features for future smart cars that will improve road safety.

Source: MSNBC

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