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Vision Zero

Making Driving Safe with Vision Zero

Car Toys is Embracing Vision Zero

The Vision Zero Automotive Networks strives to eliminate traffic-related deaths through technology and safe practices that can be applied to any vehicle and any driver.

We support the Vision Zero initiative. As companies, organizations, groups and individuals who share a common goal to save lives, we pledge to do our part by promoting and supporting technology, education and safe practices. Together, we believe that we can make the great American open roads safer for everyone. We are experts at installing these technologies which not only make driving safer but also enhance your driving experience and extend the life of your vehicle.

MISSION STATEMENT:
Now’s the Time to Make Cars Safer.

The "Vision Zero Automotive Network" is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to educating and encouraging the saving of lives through the addition of collision-avoiding vehicle technologies.

The mission, simply stated, is to save lives. Using several Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and technologies developed for the automotive aftermarket, we have the power to make an impact now. We want to use that power to every driver’s advantage. Not in ten years. Not next year. Not next week. Not tomorrow. Today, right this minute, the aftermarket consumer electronics industry has the products and the technology that can help drivers avoid deadly accidents. Our mission is to get those products into cars and trucks that already exist, now. And once we do, we can help avoid 10,000 deaths on U.S. roads annually.

Car Toys offers several ADAS technology gear options.

Our role as a VZAN partner?

As a partner of the VZAN we share their goal of eliminating traffic-related deaths and injuries through technology and safe driving practices. We help to implement programs that raise awareness among consumers and empowers other brands in the automotive industry to provide and promote products that make vehicles safer.

We educate consumers about vehicle safety technology and provide aftermarket vehicle technologies and installation to help drivers stay aware and distraction free, behind the wheel.

Learn more about VZAN at vzan.org/our-mission.

Here are some of the important, life-saving technologies that we can add to your vehicle to make your drive safer:

ADD NEW SAFETY FEATURES TO YOUR CAR.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Unlike years ago when music was both kept and enjoyed in the vehicle, most people take their entertainment with them in the form of their smartphones. In addition to music, phones provide maps and navigation, connect users to others via voice or message, and keep their owners moving with information and updates throughout the day.

As indispensable as phones are, it stands to reason that users want to have access to them while driving. However, phones are designed to be full-focus devices. Holding or operating a cell phone while driving is No. 2 on the list of most distracting actions by drivers, according to a 2018 report of data analyzed by Erie Insurance housed in the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, a nationwide census of fatal motor vehicle traffic crashes maintained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Apple® CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ let drivers access entertainment and information options from their smartphones through the larger, safer interface of the car radio, which is designed to minimize distraction. Apple CarPlay is integration software designed by Apple that allows a car radio to become the control interface of a connected iPhone®. Android Auto, designed by Google™, performs the same core function for compatible smartphones using the Android operating system.

Drivers can use approved music streaming, navigation, phone and messaging apps from their smartphones by accessing the apps from the radio’s touchscreen or by using the phone’s voice recognition system. All content, including music, map displays, song/title/artist information, voice commands and responses are managed through the car radio and audio system.

Did you know? Apple CarPlay or Android Auto can be added to your existing vehicle.

MINIMIZING DISTRACTION BEHIND THE WHEEL WITH HANDS FREE DRIVING

Android Auto

Apple CarPlay

ELIMINATING BLIND SPOTS

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Blind Spot Detection Systems

Serious accidents, or instances of road rage, can result from a driver switching into a lane and colliding with a vehicle that is there or causing another driver to take drastic action to avoid an accident, which in turn can cause an accident with other vehicles. This is due to the natural blind spot that exists between the driver’s native view and the viewable area reflected in the side mirror.

Blind spot detection systems let drivers know if the lane is clear or occupied before making a change. Cameras or radar-based sensors continuously monitor the blind spots on both sides of the vehicle. If, over a certain speed, the system detects a vehicle or other object in the blind spot, it will create a visual alert for the driver. On more advanced systems, drivers receive a more urgent audible and/or visual alert if the turn signal is applied while a vehicle is in the blind spot.

Did you know? A blind spot detection system can be added to your existing vehicle.

Parking Aid Systems

While not usually fatal, slow-moving accidents from parking or maneuvering in tight spaces can be costly and time-wasting. The ability to parallel park varies among drivers based on their individual skill.

Backup camera systems aid drivers in avoiding vehicles and obstacles while parking. A rear-facing camera lets the driver see a wide-angle view of what’s behind the vehicle, minimizing the chance of hitting an obstacle. The same technology can be applied to the front of the vehicle, either as an add-on or as part of a more feature-rich system.

Did you know? A backup camera system can be added to your existing vehicle.

HELP WITH PARKING AND MANEUVER-ING

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COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS

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Collision Avoidance Systems

Rear-end collisions are the most common type of vehicle accident. They occur because a driver cannot reliably see what’s happening beyond the vehicle in front of him or her. If the driver in front reacts to a situation, either by swerving to avoid it or braking rapidly, it leaves little time for the driver behind to assess the situation and make what could be a life-saving decision.

Collision avoidance systems warn drivers of potential accidents before they happen. Front-facing cameras and sensors help the system monitor not only the vehicles ahead, but also the flow of movement. If the system detects an anomaly in traffic flow, it sends an urgent warning to the driver, giving him or her ample time to apply the brakes or maneuver out of the way.

Did you know? A collision avoidance system can be added to your existing vehicle.