Car breakdown early warning devices

In the future, drivers can be more comfortable sitting behind the steering wheel by the British company RAC is about to launch a device to help warn of technical errors before the car crash.

The compact, lightweight RAC Advance , developed using telematics technology (combining telecommunications and technology) and 3G networks. RAC Advance can detect gearbox and engine problems, monitor battery status and other technical issues.

The device is fitted to the signal link next to the steering wheel to record vehicle status information before and after each use, then automatically sends a RAC data center alert. After reviewing the specifications, the RAC team will identify the cause of the failure and send a warning to the owner of the vehicle by phone, text message or email, or provide a processing direction.

The RAC Early Warning System has been installed for approximately 1,700 vehicles and is expected to be installed by the end of 2013, with more than 35,000 vehicles in the UK installed with the RAC Advance. "Some of the damage can be avoided by early warning and intervention, which significantly improves the way we handle the incident and reduce traffic accidents," said David Bizley, RAC Technical Director. share.