Photo: #Midday traffic moves along Highway I-94/35E in St. Paul, Minn. New innovations may decrease the risk of traffic accidents, but take away some of the driver's control.
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Midday traffic moves along Highway I-94/35E in St. Paul, Minn. New innovations may decrease the risk of traffic accidents, but take away some of the driver's control. (MPR Photo/Steve Mullis)

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The latest in road safety

Broadcast: Midmorning, 11/24/2009, 9:06 a.m.

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The auto industry is developing new lifesaving technologies that allow roads to send information to drivers, and give cars a mind of their own. But will such advances take too much control out of drivers' hands?

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  • Doug Newcomb: Senior editor of Technology at Edmunds.com.
  • Scott McCormick: President of Connected Vehicle Trade Association.

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