All articles tagged with #driving behavior
Researchers found that analyzing long-term driving patterns using GPS data can predict mild cognitive impairment in older adults with up to 87% accuracy, potentially enabling earlier intervention and better safety measures.
Automakers like General Motors and Ford are collecting driving data from customers and sharing it with data brokers, who create "consumer disclosure reports" for insurance companies to assess risk and adjust rates or refuse coverage. Consumers are often unaware of this data collection, leading to surprise increases in insurance premiums. Lawmakers are pushing for stronger privacy policies and investigations into automakers' data collection practices, while consumers can request their vehicle's data collection capabilities and consumer disclosure reports online.
Automakers like General Motors are sharing detailed driving data of their customers with insurance companies through data brokers like LexisNexis, which analyze the information to create risk profiles for insurers. This practice has raised concerns about data privacy and consumer rights, as drivers may not be aware that their driving behavior is being monitored and shared. The data includes trip details, distances, speeding, braking, and acceleration, and is used by insurers to personalize insurance coverage.
Hertz is selling 20,000 electric cars due to high repair costs and increased crashes, with Teslas accounting for 80% of their EV fleet. Research shows that drivers switching to electric cars, especially Teslas, tend to crash more, possibly due to unfamiliarity with EV driving characteristics, such as instant start, rapid acceleration, and one-pedal driving. The lack of engine sounds and heavier weight of EVs also contribute to higher insurance claims. These findings raise concerns about driving behavior and the impact of EVs on insurance costs.