New vehicle safety concerns: braking, driving, hearing hacks

New cars and trucks, whether gas, electric or hybrid, are equipped with an increasing supply of standard safety features. Side-view and rear-view cameras are invaluable driving aids and are manufacturer marketing favorites. Blind-spot and collision warning alarms likewise help navigate the automotive chaos and get equal billing from carmakers.

But several additional vehicle safety circumstances warrant further attention, including Bluetooth applications, one-pedal driving in electric vehicles and hybrids and head-up displays.