September 15, 2022
According to the FMCSA, 87 percent of road accidents are preventable. Through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and predictive analysis, AI dash cams enable fleet managers to have better insight into events on the road and how drivers respond to them.From sudden swerving to inattentiveness, AI dash cameras capture every minute detail, helping managers understand why and how road accidents occur. This capability allows companies to revamp safety protocols and improve overall compliance.In this blog, we talk about how AI dash cams operate and how they help companies protect their most significant assets-the fleet vehicles and the drivers.
An AI dash cam is a single or dual-facing camera that monitors and records road conditions and driving behavior. While single-facing cameras effectively analyze events on the road, companies also need to understand what is happening inside the cabin.Dual-facing dash cams provide insightful data that help fleet managers mitigate in-cab and on-the-road risks. Dashcam technology help keep drivers productive and focused while decreasing maintenance costs and liability. Recorded footage is uploaded to a server, giving the managers the chance to view and provide coaching to drivers with risky driving behaviors.
AI dash cams are designed to record events that allow operators to view the road and the vehicle from every angle. While some cameras continuously record while the vehicle is operating, specific conditions and driving behavior trigger AI dash cams. Below are some incidents that trigger event-based recordings:
Artificial intelligence algorithms help drivers avoid potentially dangerous incidents through in-cab safety notifications. These haptic or audio signals are activated when a driver exhibits the following risky driving behaviors and conditions:
One of the benefits of a fleet management system is its ability to monitor and correct driving behavior before an accident can occur. Instead of the typical reactive coaching (i.e., fixing the behavior when a driver has already committed a violation), in-cab alerts coach drivers proactively during critical times. This feature enables them to modify their actions before anything serious happens. The preventable alerts help create a safety culture where drivers are accountable for their actions and correcting them.
Safety policies are an excellent way to keep your drivers and others on the road safe. However, most dash cams only recognize negative driving behavior. This can cause tension between fleet managers and drivers since they are only being told what they are doing wrong. Having a fleet management system that recognizes both positive and negative driving behavior helps create a balanced conversation with drivers. Fleet managers can use positive reinforcement to boost drivers' safety awareness based on the data gathered from AI dash cam recordings. For example, Netradyne's GreenZone Scores accurately show how a driver is improving and maintaining their safety skills on the road. This encourages drivers to constantly strive for the best safety score and creates healthy competition among other drivers. By earning DriverStars and getting high GreenZone Scores, fleet drivers feel more empowered in implementing a safety culture in their team.
Using AI dash cams can help significantly reduce a company's operational costs. By providing real-time data on how drivers behave on the road, dashcams help fleet managers identify potential issues and address them before a serious violation occurs.During accidents, dash cam videos can help exonerate drivers in the event of an insurance claim. The footage enables fleet operators, investigators, and insurance companies to make logical and just conclusions based on the videos taken. The videos also offer protection against lawsuits and collision claims.But more importantly, dash cam footage enables managers to see which drivers would benefit most from a driver safety program, whether for maintaining an acceptable speed or driving more consciously. Managers and drivers can replay the footage, analyze why the action is inappropriate or dangerous, and develop a safety plan that benefits both the transportation business and the team.
With the help of AI, fleet companies can run their businesses more seamlessly and without apprehension. AI dash cams enable companies to reduce costs, improve relationships between drivers and managers, and create a culture of safety that everyone follows.Netradyne believes that safe driving habits benefit fleet companies and other people on the road. Learn more about how Netradyne solutions help businesses build a safety culture that empowers team members and optimize fleet operations.