Drivers Failing to Yield for Emergency Vehicles Due to New Car Features

March 29, 2023
The quiet ride option blocks outside noise including the sirens of responding apparatus.

One feature many vehicle dealers promote is a quiet ride.

The new technology may also create issues for drivers of emergency vehicles, according to  NBC News.

Fire and EMS personnel say minutes are precious especially if the patient is in cardiac arrest. A slow response also can allow a fire to spread and grow in intensity. 

Some departments have enhanced features including installing a Rumbler that emits a low frequency sound. 

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