Automotive engineers are building cars that are smarter than we are. That’s because we’re in the third phase of automotive safety. We’ve been through the era of building barriers and other cushioned devices in the even that an accident occurs. We’ve put airbags in cars and installed seat belts that wrap more tightly around you if you’re in an accident. But what about preventing accidents in the first place? Cars are now being built with sensors, cameras and other devices that alert you or the car before an accident happens. One car has a speed monitor that automatically reduces your speed on highways; another has a digital camera that monitors your eyelids in case you’re getting sleepy. Read about all of these new devices at detnews.com.