New auto safety technology 'may not have desired effect'

Drivers keen to avoid a claim on their insurance may agree everything possible should be done to make all autos as safe as possible.

However, Schrader Electronics has warned one protective measure due to be introduced to European vehicles in the coming years may not have the desired effect.

From 2012, all new cars will be required by law to be equipped with a tyre monitoring system.

These regulations have been introduced in a bid to improve road safety, but Schrader Electronics suggested how successful the devices prove to be will depend on the form of the technology utilised.

It explained manufacturer can choose between direct and indirect systems.

The latter can be slow to inform motorists of potential problems, the group claimed.

It added: "The delay in providing this information to the driver is considerable, opening up the possibility of a rapidly deflating tyre not being detected and the possibility of an accident."

Meanwhile, the Highways Agency has described the number of people breaking down after letting their tanks run dry as "alarming".

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