Posted on May 12th, 2026
Welcome Back!
Welcome (or welcome back!) to My Car Does What! The National Safety Council (NSC) is pleased to announce that it is refreshing this site so it can continue to serve as a resource for those looking to learn more about the intersection of vehicle technology and traffic safety.
Now more than ever, roadway users of all modes need to be armed with the latest research, resources and messaging around what works to keep us safe. According to NSC estimates, almost 38,000 people lost their lives in motor vehicle incidents in 2025. Existing advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technologies can save thousands of lives each year, up to a quarter-million people over thirty years. We will only realize the full safety benefits of vehicle design if we know what features exist, their limits, how they intersect with one another and other vehicles, and the responsibility we have as roadway users to contribute to a safer environment.
If you are new to My Car Does What or haven’t visited in a while, we have a ton of information available to get you started. You can dig in to learn more about current vehicle safety technologies, what’s available in your vehicle and what isn’t. Some things to check out include:
- An organized overview of the safety features available in your specific vehicle type
- Short, simple explanations of what these different technologies can (and can’t) do
- A robust video library to help drive this information home
With our new refresh, we’re diving into new and timely topics, developing additional resources, and partnering with our network of experts to make sure the latest updates are readily available. Refresh your memory on the terminology you will see used here by reviewing Clearing the Confusion.
We hope you will continue to poke around on the website and let us know what you find most engaging. Have a question or a topic you think is worth diving into? Reach out!