Love or hate them, roundabouts are seemingly popping up everywhere. You can expect two new roundabouts to pop up soon near Allen East Local Schools. 

With distracted driving a constant concern, new technology in vehicles may be opening drivers to more distracted driving.

A study done by AAA and Virginia Tech found that advanced driver assistance systems may have unintended consequences. The systems, like lane-keeping assistance and adaptive cruise control, were designed to enhance safety and comfort. The study found people familiar with those features were more likely to rely on them and drive distracted with them activated. AAA reminds drivers they must remain engaged on the road, know the ins and outs of the car features but expect that they have limitations.

New car technology made to help people while driving is now being cautioned by AAA who say it is putting drivers, especially older ones, at risk.

Through a recent study with the University of Utah, AAA found that drivers who use infotainment systems while driving take their eyes and attention off the road anywhere between 17 to 40 seconds.

New car headlight technology is making it easier than before for people to drive at night.

That new technology is adaptive driving beam headlights. These new headlights, which are currently being used by Canadians and Europeans, ensure that the high beams are always on. It also shades the high beams whenever it detects a car is near.