Motor vehicles are becoming safer than ever before. New safety features mean that the driver is more protected in the event of an accident. As well as this there are also many features that improve everyday driving.
Blind Spot Detection
Although side mirrors help a driver to see anything in the blind spots of their vision when driving, there are always some missed spaces.
The blind spot detection uses sensors to give the driver an extra pair of eyes. They alert the driver when another vehicle or obstacle is entering their blind spots, giving them extra security when manoeuvring their vehicle.
Lane Departure Warning
Driving on a motorway or any big road for a long stretch is mundane and the driver’s attention can often slip a little. This feature alerts a driver when they are drifting into another lane when they are not indicating. This can help to prevent collisions.
Front Sensors and Auto-brake Systems
Collisions are the most common accidents that happen on the road. They can happen for a wide range of reasons. Whether the driver is in stop-start traffic or on fast motorways, there is always a high risk of a collision.
Sensors on the front of the car are able to alert the driver when an obstruction is fast approaching. Additionally some cars are fitted with auto-braking systems that brake when they sense a potential collision.
Safest Cars of 2017
These features are among any others that assist drivers to be safer every day. There are many safe cars among the current market.
The Europe New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) put new cars through many rigorous tests when they come onto the market. They test a number of features to see how the car will deal with being in a high impact collision.
Here are a few of the top cars regarding safety according to the NCAP in 2017:
Volvo S90
Volvo V90
Toyota C-HR
Land Rover Discovery
Visit the NCAP Website here to see how safe your car is.
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