Two safety issues with keyless cars have caused a number of deaths and more injuries. Many of those injuries were life-changing. The issues are (1) leaving the engine running, and (2) unintentional rolling of vehicles thought to be in “park.” 
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Keyless entry and keyless ignition are now standard in many vehicles. Nearly 70 percent of new vehicles sold are equipped with keyless access as standard equipment. It is an option on many other vehicles, as well. These systems are popular for their ease of use, for the safety feature of controlling access to the vehicle, and because they eliminate the need to fumble for a key ring or insert the key in a keyhole. This is attractive when you are trying to access your car during a downpour or trying to find a key while carrying bags of groceries or other shopping. [Read more…]
disproportionately more likely to be injured or killed in an auto accident. People in these age groups are learning to drive in a range of conditions and circumstances and learning again how to drive in these circumstances with changing abilities and limitations.
