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New Vehicle Technologies Continued from page 43
use of factory glass that meets strict standards for optical clarity. Replacing a windshield on a vehicle equipped with a camera behind the glass typically costs about $1,500, which can be as much as three times the amount to replace a windshield on a car without the technology.
Finding a Repair Shop
Not all repair shops are able to repair or replace ADAS technologies. Simply replacing sensors is relatively straightforward and can be performed by most automotive technicians. However, to restore the system to the proper operation it must be calibrated, which requires special training, tools and information.
Before having a vehicle repaired, AAA recommends drivers verify whether a facility is able to properly repair and calibrate the damaged system(s), and request proof of the work once complete.
Consumer Education
As technology continues to evolve, drivers need to be better educated and more aware of their vehicle’s capabilities. This includes understanding how the vehicle systems work and knowing how much repairs may cost if systems are damaged.
Drivers also should review their automotive insurance policy regularly to ensure they have appropriate coverage to cover the cost of repairs for any damage to ADAS systems and that deductibles are manageable to minimize out-of-pocket expenses.
For additional details on this study, visit Newsroom.AAA.com.
Kimberly Schwind is senior manager, AAA Ohio Public Affairs.
Liability and Safety Tips Continued from page 44
coverage costs about $150 to $300 per year, the second million about $75, and subsequent increments of $1 million cost about $50 per year.
Be a responsible dog owner
Ultimately, the responsibility for properly training and controlling a dog rests with the owner. The most dangerous dogs are those that fall victims to human shortcomings such as poor training, irresponsible ownership and breeding practices that foster viciousness or neglect and abuse.
To reduce the chances of a dog biting, the following steps are recommended by the CDC when getting a dog:
• Consult with a professional (e.g., veterinarian,
animal behaviorist or responsible breeder) to learn about suitable breeds of dogs for your household and neighborhood.
• Spend time with a dog before buying or adopting it. Use caution when bringing a dog into a home with an infant or toddler. Dogs with histories
of aggression are inappropriate in households with children.
• Be sensitive to cues that a child is fearful or apprehensive about a dog and, if so, delay acquiring a dog. Never leave infants or young children alone with any dog.
• Have your dog spayed or neutered. Studies show that dogs are three times more likely to bite if they are not neutered.
• Socialize your dog so that it knows how to act with other people and animals.
• Discourage children from disturbing a dog that is eating or sleeping.
• Play non-aggressive games with your dog, such as “go fetch.” Playing aggressive games like “tug-of-war” can encourage inappropriate behavior.
• Avoid exposing your dog to new situations in which you are unsure of its response.
• Never approach a strange dog and always avoid eye contact with a dog that appears threatening.
• Immediately seek professional advice from veterinarians, animal behaviorists or responsible breeders if the dog develops aggressive or undesirable behaviors.
(Abridged version reprinted with permission from the Insurance Information Institute.)
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