eSafety Compendium

Attempt to assess the impact of Telematics systems on the improvement of the accidentsituationBasis:Assumption:Attention:Data on German traffic accidents with injured persons and fatalities as of 2002; Total number oftraffic accidents with injured persons;:362,000; total of fatalities hereof: 6.842. Source: StatistischesBundesamt der Bundesrepublik Deutschland; delivered by ADAC.The Results on accident reduction due to ESP of 25% (source: DaimlerChrysler) are applied toother technologies, if no more accurate estimation is possibleat the envisaged point in time systems which need equipment in cars are penetrated by 70% in thecar fleet.The estimated accident reduction is a very rough guess due to lack of availability of secured dataType ofSystemComment1. Systems which are independent of infrastructure facilitiesDCS = corresponds to ESP; this could influence the group of veer-off accidents.Dynamic Number of veer-off accidents with personal injuries in Germany 2002: 60,000,Control some 30,000 (50%) of them due to speed (the remaining 50% by fatigue)Systems; Assumed effectiveness: 25%; estimated reduction: 25% x 70%RFT =runflatindicatorVisionEnhancementAHL =AdaptiveHead LightsAHA =AutomaticHeadlightActivationEffects identical with 'Tire Pressure Monitoring System'. This can influence theaccident cause of "Technical deficiencies, maintenance deficiencies/tyre set-up'.Number of accidents with personal injuries caused by "tyre set-up": 1.500Assumed effectiveness: 50%; estimated reduction: 50% x 70%Serves the improvement of obstacle identification at dark. A reduction can beachieved in the number of pedestrians in non-urban areas at dusk/dawn and dark.Number of pedestrians and cyclists with accidents at dusk/dawn and dark 2.500Assumed effectiveness: 25%; estimated reduction: 25% x 70%Turns with the steering while negotiating curves. May positively influence thenumber of cyclists and pedestrians with non-urban road accidents at night.Number of pedestrians and cyclists with accidents in non-urban areas at dusk/dawnand dark 2.500. Assumed effectiveness: 25%;estimated reduction: 25% x 70%Similarly unknown effects like driving with the headlights on. 'Italian' experiences ofthe effects are not yet available, however, major progress cannot be expected.Number of accidents with personal injuries caused by 'lighting (only cars)': some100. Assumed effectiveness: 25%;estimated reduction: 25% x 70%2. Systems forwarding warnings as networksObstacle &CollisionWarningLDW = LocalDangerWarningMay help avoid accidents in longitudinal traffic.Number of accidents with personal injuries of the accident type 'accident inlongitudinal traffic':Within urban areas: some 50,000, outside urban areas: some 40,000, i.e. some90,000 accidents.Assumed effectiveness: 25%; estimated reduction: 25% x 70% x 70%To local dangers can lead to avoidance of accidents due to slippery roads,accidents by tyre hydroplaning or side wind and accidents on roads with lowfriction values. Yet, only accidents on slippery roads and caused by "side wind"are documented in the accident statistics.Number of accidents with personal injuries on slippery roads, road condition:slippery/slick lane or side wind: some 20,000,Assumed effectiveness: 25%; estimated reduction: 25% x 70% x 70%AssumedAccidentreduction ofthis specifictype ofaccident (%)17.5% 1.5%Assumedoverallimpact onreduction oftrafficaccidents35% 0.15%17.5% 0.1%17.5% 0.1%17.5% 0.03%12.5% 3.1%12.5% 0.7%Page 373 of 490