Are you considering buying a new car? Well, with modern-day technology and a plethora of available options, this decision can be time-consuming. Cars have become an every-home accessory and people are more concerned about the safety features that the car manufacturers provide. With emerging technology and trends, manufacturers are always on the hunt to include artificial intelligence, sensors, and automated systems to enhance the safety protection system. But the question is – Are these safety features worth the high costs? Well, absolutely yes.
With the increasing number of road accidents, it is really important to invest in cars that provide high system safety. However, no matter how advanced the technology in the car is, accidents are still unavoidable. If you are involved in a car crash, take essential steps and visit a reputed personal injury law firm. Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers have helped car accident clients get their rightful claim and advise drivers to take extra precautions and not rely solely on these new safety features.
Here is a list of 3 safety features that you can potentially invest in for a safe drive.
1. Automatic Braking System (ABS)
This feature provides value-added protection and adds a layer to the braking system. The car sensors detect an object or a pedestrian and calculate the distance from it. If in any case, the driver is not able to apply the brakes when the car approaches close to the object, the sensors detect the danger and alert the driver with a beep first. However, if still there is not enough action from the driver, the ABS is activated and either provides extra momentum to apply the brakes or automatically stops the car, thus preventing the accident.
The automatic forward and reverse braking system features are an important consideration when you look out to invest in a new car. According to a consumer reports survey, 80% of the owners of the cars with ABS were satisfied and even will purchase their next cars equipped with this technology.
2. Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise control is an upgrade to the normal cruise system. While with cruise control you can set the speed and relax your foot on the long drives, the adaptive cruise is an enhancement and will automatically adjust your speed (slows or speeds up) to maintain a safe distance from the vehicles in front of you.
This technology uses sensors and in-built cameras to analyze the road in front of you and know the flow of traffic. All you need to do is set a gap limit on the adaptive cruise control. The gap limit is the distance that you want between your car and the other vehicles.
Although ACC is an efficient technology, it is not advisable to be used in bad weather conditions. Heavy rain and snow can slow the sensors. Additionally, the sensors do not work properly in underground areas like tunnels and underground bypasses.
3. Blind Spot Monitoring
This technology uses digital cameras and sensors placed under the wing mirror. These cameras monitor the blind spots of the cars and continuously take pictures at a speed of 25 frames per second. To tackle the bad weather conditions, many car models are also equipped with radars along with digital cameras. In the event of potential danger, the system sends you a warning light in the mirror and alerts you not to change lanes.
Blind Spot Detection is provided by many companies including Mercedes Benz, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Toyota, and many others. 85% of its survey respondents with blind spot detection were extremely satisfied with it.
Conclusion
The technology aims to help us drive safely and prevent road crashes. However, a driver should remain focused and alert and not rely heavily on these features. Car accidents can be completely avoided by drivers with extra caution and using these advanced enhancements to the safety systems.