{"id":9773,"date":"2023-05-30T15:14:04","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T22:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=9773"},"modified":"2024-01-29T16:18:52","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T23:18:52","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-car-safety-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-car-safety-features\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Car Safety Features"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

All modern vehicles are equipped with certain mandatory safety features. Some cars have advanced systems that are designed to help you avoid accidents while others are designed to minimize injury if an accident does occur. The safety features in your car may reduce the risk of a serious crash by 49% and lower injury risk by 53%<\/a>. They can also impact your insurance rates and affect your eligibility for car sharing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide explains the purpose of car safety features and describes how some of the most common safety features<\/a> work to protect you and your passengers. It’s a great reference to have on hand when shopping for a new car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are <\/strong>Car Safety Features<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Safety features in cars are the parts that are built-in or added to your vehicle to improve safety and car security. They minimize the chances of getting in an accident or reduce the effects of a collision. When multiple safety measures work together, accidents and injuries are minimized significantly. Safety features can be passive (like seat belts and airbags) or active (like stability control and automatic emergency braking). Many vehicle safety features are federally mandated, but some aren’t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Car Safety Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Car companies often advertise safety features to entice consumers to invest in new cars. However, long lists of auto jargon can be challenging to understand (especially during the excitement of purchasing a new vehicle). This list includes the most common car safety features and elaborates on their purpose and effectiveness. By learning more about safety features, you can have a better idea of what to look for in your next vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airbags<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Airbags inflate during a crash to prevent drivers and passengers from coming into contact with the car’s hard surfaces (like the steering wheel). An airbag system uses sensors to determine the force of a crash and immediately creates a chemical reaction to forcefully inflate an airbag in less than half a second. Some systems have the technology to measure the weight and position of occupants and reduce the force of curtain airbag deployment to minimize injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Front seat airbags have been mandatory since 1999. However, many newer cars and SUVs offer at least six (in a combination of front and side airbags), and the Toyota Camry provides 10. While some individuals are concerned about airbags and car safety due to the force of airbag deployment, they are essential in reducing death rates in frontal collisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety Belts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All drivers today are familiar with safety belts (seat belts). They are frequently referred to as the most important car safety feature. These vital safety features strap drivers and passengers comfortably in place and lock when sudden movements occur. They cinch tight in the event of an accident, to keep individuals from colliding with hard interior car parts or being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mandatory since 1968, the seatbelt is essential for all cars to minimize injury and prevent death for vehicle occupants during an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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