In car technology has increased by leaps and bounds in the past decade or so. Now cars have systems which monitor the driver to see if he's becoming drowsy, lasers and sensors to check if the driver is maintaining lane discipline, cruise control, voice activated telephones, and a horde of other features.
Such technology was in the reach of cars only in a very high price range, but is nowadays available in regular cars. Such technology has made road travel safer, not only for the people in the cars but also for people on the roads. Organizations such as Euro-NCAP allot safety ratings to vehicles based on a plethora of criteria and manufacturers strive to achieve the highest rating possible. Road travel is now safer, and more relaxing, thanks to technology.
