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A method, computer-readable storage device and apparatus for exchanging vehicle information are disclosed. For example, the method receives the vehicle information from a second vehicle, wherein the vehicle information is received via a direct vehicle to vehicle communication, calculates an operatin

A method, computer-readable storage device and apparatus for exchanging vehicle information are disclosed. For example, the method receives the vehicle information from a second vehicle, wherein the vehicle information is received via a direct vehicle to vehicle communication, calculates an operating parameter of the second vehicle, determines an alert condition based on the operating parameter of the second vehicle, and provides a notification of the alert condition to a driver of the first vehicle.

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1. An apparatus for receiving vehicle information, the apparatus comprising: a processor of a first vehicle; anda computer-readable storage device storing instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations, the operations comprising: receiving the vehicle i

1. An apparatus for receiving vehicle information, the apparatus comprising: a processor of a first vehicle; anda computer-readable storage device storing instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations, the operations comprising: receiving the vehicle information from a second vehicle, wherein the vehicle information is received via a direct vehicle to vehicle communication, wherein the vehicle information comprises at least one of: a weight of the second vehicle, a number of passengers in the second vehicle, a braking capability of the second vehicle, a tire pressure of the second vehicle, a thickness of a brake pad of the second vehicle, or a type of tire of the second vehicle;calculating an operating parameter of the second vehicle using the vehicle information that is received;determining an alert condition based on the operating parameter of the second vehicle; andproviding a notification of the alert condition to a driver of the first vehicle. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: sending a request for the vehicle information to the second vehicle prior to receiving the vehicle information from the second vehicle. 3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the request contains information that is required for authentication. 4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the information that is required for authentication comprises identity information of the first vehicle. 5. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the information that is required for authentication comprises identity information of the driver of the first vehicle. 6. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: sending the vehicle information that is received from the second vehicle to an application server that is deployed in a network. 7. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: engaging a system of the first vehicle. 8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the system of the first vehicle comprises a braking system. 9. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the system of the first vehicle comprises a lighting system. 10. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the system of the first vehicle comprises an engine system. 11. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the system of the first vehicle comprises a transmission system. 12. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the notification comprises a visual notification. 13. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the notification comprises an audible notification. 14. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the notification comprises a tactile notification. 15. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the vehicle information further comprises historical information. 16. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the vehicle information further comprises current alert information. 17. A method for receiving vehicle information, the method comprising: receiving, by a processor of an on-board unit of a first vehicle, the vehicle information from a second vehicle, wherein the vehicle information is received via a direct vehicle to vehicle communication, wherein the vehicle information comprises at least one of: a weight of the second vehicle, a number of passengers in the second vehicle, a braking capability of the second vehicle, a tire pressure of the second vehicle, a thickness of a brake pad of the second vehicle, or a type of tire of the second vehicle;calculating, by the processor, an operating parameter of the second vehicle using the vehicle information that is received;determining, by the processor, an alert condition based on the operating parameter of the second vehicle; andproviding, by the processor, a notification of the alert condition to a driver of the first vehicle. 18. A non-transitory computer-readable storage device storing a plurality of instructions which, when executed by a processor of a first vehicle, cause the processor to perform operations for sending vehicle information, the operations comprising: receiving, from a second vehicle, a request for the vehicle information of the first vehicle, wherein the vehicle information comprises at least one of: a weight of the first vehicle, a number of passengers in the first vehicle, a braking capability of the first vehicle, a tire pressure of the first vehicle, a thickness of a brake pad of the first vehicle, or a type of tire of the first vehicle;authenticating the request;determining whether a trigger parameter is met; andsending the vehicle information to the second vehicle, wherein the vehicle information is sent via a direct vehicle to vehicle communication, wherein the vehicle information is sent when the request is authenticated and the trigger parameter is met. 19. The non-transitory computer-readable storage device of claim 18, wherein the trigger parameter comprises a proximity trigger parameter.