These days, there are countless variations of safety technology available for vehicles, and the Auto Alliance, a trade association on 12 car companies, including BMW, Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz among others, is helping drivers get a better picture of what is available at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The organization has created a YouTube channel devoted to showcasing the various Driver Assist technologies that are offered by different automakers. This includes adaptive cruise control, automatic braking, parking assist, lane departure warnings and blind spot warnings. In addition to online videos,
Auto Alliance will also be displaying the various systems at the LA Auto Show, which runs from November 30 to December 9.

"This is the next generation of 'gotta have it' auto technology, and when people see the systems in action, they are amazed," said Mitch Bainwol, president and CEO of Auto Alliance. "More than 90 percent of crashes involve driver error of some kind, so automakers created a range of driver assist systems that aid the driver for brief periods of time to help avoid an accident."

A recent opinion poll conducted by the group found that roughly 66 percent of drivers would like to see at least one of the Driver Assist features in the next vehicle they purchase. Since many of these devices and safety features have been available for some time, there is a good chance of finding the technology in a used vehicle. Drivers in the New York/New Jersey area can head over to NJ State Auto Auction to check out the wide selection of makes and models. Not only may they find a previously owned car with advanced safety features, but every vehicle on the lot is CARFAX Certified, providing additional assurance that they car they choose will be reliable.