Is it time to trade in your sleigh?
Merry Christmas from all of us at Gilbert & Baugh Ford.
If your sleigh is getting up there in miles like Santa’s, let us help you get into your next ride this holiday season with the Ford End of Year Sales Event.
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Ford GT: The Return to Le Mans (Full Documentary)
In 1966, Ford won the 24 Hours of Le Mans* and it was a defining moment in Ford’s race history. The Ford GT race car’s** triumphant return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans and simultaneous development of the Ford GT supercar are highlighted in the documentary, “The Return.”
*24 Hours of Le Mans® is a registered trademark. **Professional drivers shown on a closed course. Do not attempt.
Learn more about the Ford Performance here: https://ford.to/2zJJFJ7
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Mustang Mach-E World Debut
New breed. New Era. Introducing the all-electric #MustangMachE.*
Reserve your Mustang Mach-E here: https://ford.to/mustangMachE
*By completing the reservation process, you are not ordering or purchasing a vehicle. Terms and conditions apply. Vehicle available late 2020.
New Breed: Introducing the Ford Mustang Mach-E
The wait is over. Introducing the all-electric Mustang Mach-E. The all-new, Mustang inspired, fully electric performance utility vehicle has a targeted EPA-estimated range of 300 miles with an Extended range battery and RWD.* The 2021 Mustang Mach-E is targeting 0-60 in under a 4 second range when equipped on the GT with extended battery and AWD.**
Reserve your Mustang Mach-E here: https://ford.to/mustangMachE
By completing the reservation process, you are not ordering or purchasing a vehicle. Terms and conditions apply. Vehicle available late 2020.
*Based on full charge. Targeted range applies to an available configuration. Actual range varies with conditions such as external elements, driving behaviors, vehicle maintenance, and lithiumion battery age. Final EPA-estimated ratings available in the 2020 calendar year.
**Based on manufacturer calculation using computer engineering simulations. Your results may vary.
Discover more Ford Mustang Mach-E videos here: https://ford.to/2OeJv2m
IT’S ALMOST TIME
Be one of the first to experience it.
Tune in to Ford’s reveal livestream on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Details coming soon.
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The F-150 is Dependable, Tough, and Consistent
The F-150 is dependable, tough, and consistent that’s why it dominates the competition. These are the same principles that Coach John Grass coaches by. That’s why it’s the official truck of Jacksonville State Football. Get 0% financing for 72 months or up to $11,500 off of select Ford F-150’s. If you’re looking for a truck as tough as you are, come see the difference at Gilbert & Baugh Ford in Albertville where Fords REALLY do cost less.
At Gilbert & Baugh Ford in Albertville, Alabama Fords REALLY do cost less. Come see the difference.
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Helping older drivers stay safe
Helping older drivers stay safe
Vehicle safety technology is advancing fast, so we hope you keep coming back to stay on top of the latest developments.
In a complex subject, we have a simple goal. We want to help you stay safe on the road.
If you watch the video below, we want to know: Does Charlie’s story sound familiar?
Charlie is an aging driver who is not as nimble as he used to be. Twisting and turning his body to see what’s behind him is difficult. It’s harder to see at night. His reaction time has slowed.
Maybe he sounds like an older relative. Maybe he sounds like yourself.
Twenty years ago, Charlie might have had to give up driving because of his physical limitations. Ten years ago – even five years ago – the same result might have been true.
But now, thanks to vehicle safety technology, people such as Charlie are able to keep driving safely. Newer features such as backup cameras, blind-spot warning, automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning all serve to assist him with his driving task.
It’s important to make a quick distinction: These are assistive technologies. They do not replace the driver. Charlie still must pay attention every time he is behind the wheel (repeat: every time), and these features will help him to see more and understand the driving environment better.
At MyCarDoesWhat.org, we work hard to inform drivers about how these safety features work. We want to make sure you are equipped with the knowledge to use these assistive technologies so that you stay safe on the road.
So if you know an older driver – of if you are that older driver – we hope you can share the video about Charlie’s story. And when you share it, we hope you can encourage others to visit our site and explore the safety features that we cover in great detail.
Thanks from all of us at MyCarDoesWhat.org.
Know more. Drive safer. Longer.
Automated Vehicles Meet Human Drivers
Automated Vehicles Meet Human Drivers
It is almost impossible to keep up with daily advances in the field of motor vehicle automation. So when a new excellent summary is published, composed of facts and not marketing hype, along with well thought-out suggestions, it is worthy of a look.
What makes the Autonomous Vehicles Meet Human Drivers: Traffic Safety Issues for States report by noted vehicle safety expert Dr. James Hedlund, authored for the Governors Highway Safety Association, so important is that it was both collaborative and designed to be useful – a potential additional roadmap for the future.
And what does the report remind us?
Partially automated and fully automated vehicles are still very much in the testing phase, and none are yet offered for sale to the public. They probably won’t be for a while. According to the most aggressive timelines it will probably be 5 to 10 years before they are offered to the first buyers – expected to be fleet operators who will run these in limited “geo-fenced” areas.
While that may seem like a long time (or short time – depending on your point of view), there is lots to do for state DOTs, DMVs and law enforcement to do to get ready. This report will help them prepare.
One key perspective is that guidance is needed from national organizations to advance model state laws, regulations and policies. This may seem counter-intuitive. Stronger guidance on the national level is not always encouraged by local jurisdictions. However, in this instance, it seems that states, who might not have the expertise to develop these on their own and the auto and tech industry, who don’t want to build individual vehicles for individual states to comply with their individual rules – all appear to have a common goal of preventing a patchwork approach to this national issue.
Another key perspective is that traffic safety issues need to be documented as these technologies are rolled out. One sure way to document risks is to share non-identifiable usage and crash data. Only if that occurs can we understand whether these technologies are delivering on their promise to eliminate the needless death of more than 100 people a day currently lost on our roadways.
And education is recognized as a critical component of the introduction of these vehicles. Drivers of partially automated vehicles and fully automated vehicles will need to know the limits and extent of their driving responsibilities. And those who never intend to acquire a vehicle that has a higher level of automation, as well as the rest of the motorcycling, bicycling and walking public, will need to know how to share the road safely with these automated vehicles.
That is one of the reasons we created MyCarDoesWhat. It gives visitors an introduction to the technologies that help comprise partially and fully automated vehicles.
Because now, and for the foreseeable future, no matter how advanced our vehicle automation systems become, the key ingredient will still be, as it always has, an active, engaged driver.
Read more about Autonomous Vehicles Meet Human Drivers: Traffic Safety Issues for States at GHSA.org.
Content Source: MyCarDoesWhat.org
Consider a car that includes safety features which could help avoid or mitigate a crash.
Jacob Smith is a transportation safety program manager at the National Safety Council.
Back-up cameras, blind spot monitoring, and cruise control, oh my!
With the evolution of automated safety technologies in today’s vehicles and the prospect of futuristic, fully autonomous vehicles always in the news, it may seem frightening to allow your teen to drive in a newer vehicle. You are not alone.
Today, at least one Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) feature is available on over 90% of new vehicles in the U.S. These features – also known as collision avoidance technologies – deliver great safety benefits to help save lives and prevent injuries. Still, parental attitudes are key to teens’ acceptance and use of these safety technologies. You must clearly communicate that your teen driver should use these safety features as an “assistance” to driving, and not become reliant on them.
Here are five tips to relieve your anxiety and keep your teen safe by taking advantage of these life-saving technologies.
- Many car safety features vary by manufacturer, from their functions to even their names. Check out MyCarDoesWhat.org for exact information on features that are available on your vehicle and tips to ensure your teen driver is properly educated.
- Not all Automatic Emergency Braking features can bring your car to a full stop. Check your owner’s manual with your teen for specific details and talk through what the car can and cannot do.
- Back-up cameras provide an extra set of eyes. After you shift into reverse, this feature activates to show your teen driver what (or who) is behind the car. Depending on the vehicle, the display may be found on the center console, rearview mirror or sun visor. Show your teen how to use it on your next practice drive but teach them to still turn their head and check for other obstacles the camera might not catch.
- Situational awareness is often a huge hindrance with teen drivers. Specifically, teens may not always remember to check their blind spots, but blind spot monitoring can give them an extra tool to help them see other cars in these dangerous areas.
- Your teen driver may not always remember to reduce their speed when taking an exit. Curve speed warnings are a great feature to track the car’s speed and location, warning the driver to slow down ahead of curves.
Above all, make safety a priority. Instead of automatically passing down an older or cheaper vehicle to your teen driver, consider a car that includes safety features which could help avoid or mitigate a crash. With ADAS support, your teen driver can have a safer journey to their destination.
Content Source: National Safety Council
Vehicle safety features can help protect teen drivers
Here’s a fact that should cause outrage: Car crashes are the No. 1 killer of teenagers.
These young men and women never get to reach their prime. They never get to buy a house, raise a family or build a career. Instead, they are killed right as their adult lives are getting started.
Every single one of these deaths is preventable.
It is easy to feel hopeless about this reality. But that does not accomplish anything. It is better to channel those emotions into outrage — and action — by discovering ways to prevent the next tragedy from ever happening.
This is National Teen Driver Safety Week, a perfect time to come together to help the next generation stay safe on the road.
The obvious steps include talking with your teen driver and making sure that he or she has the proper training and education whenever they are behind the wheel. Visit https://www.nsc.org/driveithome for all kinds of important tips in this area.
But another important piece, and one that hits home for the team at My Car Does What, is turning to advanced safety technology as a possible solution in the fight against teen driver fatalities.
Oftentimes, teenagers drive older, cheaper vehicles. The logic is simple: They’re inexperienced drivers. They might get into a crash or beat up the vehicle with hard use. Better to damage a cheaper vehicle than a newer, more valuable vehicle.
But is that the safest approach?
Newer vehicles have safety technologies such as backup cameras, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, collision avoidance systems and other features that can prevent crashes and save lives. In many ways, our teenagers are the ones who can benefit most from these technologies because they do not have as much experience in everyday driving situations.
So warn your teen about the dangers of impairment, distraction and speeding. But also let them know about the safety technologies that can help them. Visit our main page for a list of all available safety technologies.
It’s also important to let your teen know that these technologies assist the driver, they do not replace the driver. We are not at the stage yet where vehicles drive themselves. A driver must be an alert and attentive at all times, even if his or her vehicle is equipped with lane keeping assist or other helpful features.
Lastly, check out NSC’s DriveItHome page for the latest news on keeping your teen safe on the road. Please pass this along to any parents, teachers or coworkers who have young drivers in their lives: National Safety Council
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