Fatal distracted driving crashes happen every day. Globally, car accidents account for more than 1.24 million deaths every year. According to the CDC (Centers for disease control and prevention), distracted driving causes approximately 9 death cases and more than 1,000 injured cases every day in the United States alone. Despite these staggering numbers, purchases and on-road vehicle deployments have only been increasing every year, and the yearly sales records have already surpassed the billion mark.

Auto-manufactures have been introducing innovative technologies to make driving a safer experience. The idea of self-driving cars seems fascinating, but removing drivers from the picture is still far ahead in the future. In the meanwhile, advanced driver monitoring systems will become common much sooner than we anticipated. In fact, most auto-makers are already deploying DMS in cars to help prevent accidents caused due to driver drowsiness or inattention.

Driver Monitoring System or DMS collects observable information about the driver that tests their ability to perform dynamic driving tasks safely in real time. These systems invoke action i.e sends signals or alerts in real-time, alerting the driver to become more vigilant and take necessary actions to avoid accidents. Learn more about DMS and global regulations surrounding this automotive innovation.