We’ve got a list of features to keep you and your family safe!
1. A Vehicle with High Crash Test Scores – this isn’t really a safety feature, but it should be something you search for in a vehicle. Look for four or five star crash test ratings for front and side impact, as well as an endorsement from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The side impact test conducted by the IIHS is designed to measure the level of occupant protection when a vehicle is struck by an SUV or truck.
2. Frontal Airbags – most vehicles come with these stock, featuring sensors which consider factors like occupant size, seat position and crash sensitivity to determine the level they should inflate. Advanced airbags effectively reduce the risk of an injury.
3. Side-impact and side curtain airbags – These are mounted in either the seat backs or doors and protect the torso during side-impact crashes. Generally, they’re usually for front seat occupants, but manufacturers give you the option to have them for the backseat. These airbags span the length of the cabin and provide head protection for outboard occupants in side-impact collisions. Also protecting during a rollover by keeping everyone inside safe. A lost of crash related deaths stem from ejection for the vehicle.
4. Antilock Braking System – this system prevents your car’s wheels from locking up by rapidly applying brake pressure. It kicks in during heavy braking, but light breaking on slick roads can also activate it. ABS has two distinct benefits: 1. Shorter stop distances on slippery surfaces. 2. Maintenance of steering control. It gives the average driver more control over emergency situations.
5. Stability Control – this uses sensors to monitor how closely a car’s path matches your intended path based on steering, throttle and brake inputs. Stability control is great at helping the driver maintain control during emergency maneuvers, and is especially useful when driving larger vehicles with a high sense of gravity.
6. Child Safety-seat Compatibility - All 2002 and up vehicles come with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system in the backseat, which provides a more secure means of installation for child safety seats with tethers.
7. Tire-pressure Monitoring System – A tire-pressure monitoring system uses a dashboard warning light to let the driver know when a tire doesn't have enough air to be driven on safely Of course, even the best monitoring systems are no substitute for checking your tire pressure on a regular basis
8. What are some additional safety features you would recommend? Let us know!
What are some additional safety features you would recommend? Let us know!
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