<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>New research led by Ashish Agarwal at the University of Texas at Austin examined the impact of Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) on driving behavior.</li><li>Blind spot detection was found to reduce hard braking and speeding, leading to improved driver behavior over time.</li><li>In contrast, lane departure and forward collision warnings were associated with increased risky driving behaviors, potentially due to immediate alerts triggering a fast but thoughtless response.</li><li>The study suggests that safety features in cars should be designed to encourage thoughtful reactions and learning, rather than relying solely on instant warnings.</li></ul>

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