Top 5 Safety Features Present in Modern Cars
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Adaptive Headlights
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Back-Up Camera & Warning
- Blind Spot Warning
Car safety has come a long way over the past few years. Gone are the days of accidentally bumping into a car while parallel parking or wondering whether your tire looks flat or if you’re just making it up. These days, your car can help with all of that and more. Modern technology means a whole new level of safe driving and car maintenance, making it easier than ever to keep your car in tip top shape – and you safe on the road.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Correct tire pressure is pretty important to maintain. Depending on the weather, your tire pressure will go up or down, regardless of a possible leak or adding too much air. Cooler temperatures cause low tire pressure, while hot temperatures will do the opposite. Flat tires mean extra wear and less traction, while over-full tires mean possible blowouts. That’s why it’s a good idea to keep an eye on your tire pressure to ensure you’re safe on the road.
Leave Manual Tire Pressure Checks in the Past
Luckily for you, most modern cars now come with tire pressure sensors. These will be set with the proper tire pressure for your car and will alert you when they’re too low or too high. You may even be able to check the exact pressure of each tire. This will help prevent any issues that come along with incorrect tire pressure, as well as other related car repairs.
Adaptive Headlights
Ever driven down a winding road at night and wished you could see just a bit better around the next curve? In the past, headlights simply shine straight ahead, meaning you can see well driving down a straight road but maybe less well around dark bends in the road.
Illuminate Curves in the Road Ahead
Luckily, many modern cars now come with adaptive headlights that are able to adjust to give you the best visibility on any type of road. If it doesn’t come standard on your car, you’re likely able to upgrade to adaptive headlights. It can mean the difference between braking in time or not seeing an animal in the road just around a corner.
Automatic Emergency Braking
Ever get distracted while driving? Or maybe get lost in your thoughts and just barely catch that the car ahead of you is braking? While it’s never a good idea to drive when you can’t give the road your full attention, accidents happen – and now, your car can sense when you’re approaching a car ahead of you too quickly and hit the brakes for you.
Avoid Surprise Collisions
Not all cars will actually brake for you – and some people don’t like that feature anyway. But most cars now at least come with a warning system to alert you if you’re approaching a car too quickly. This can jerk you to attention and prevent a potentially serious accident that could harm both you and your car. Keep your brakes maintained at AAMCO!
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Back-Up Camera & Warning
If you have trouble judging how much space you have while parallel parking, you’re in luck. These days, many cars come with back up cameras that will tell you how much space you have and whether your current path is clear when reversing.
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While back up cameras shouldn’t be used alone without turning to take a look yourself, they are beneficial as a secondary way to check what’s behind you. This goes for both backing out of parking spots and while parallel parking, where it can be tough to judge how much space you really have.
Blind Spot Warning
One of the trickiest safety aspects while driving is checking your blind spot. Even when you turn fully around to check either side of your car, you can easily miss an oncoming car in your blind spot. To remedy that, car manufacturers have started installing blind spot sensors to warn you of a car you may hit in your blind spots.
Make Sure You Can Change Lanes Safely
Many accidents happen when people are changing lanes and can’t adequately see and check their blind spots. With modern cars, you can change lanes with confidence, knowing you’ll be alerted if you miss a car cruising in your blind spot.
Modern Safety Features Rely on Regular Car Care, Too
Even modern cars need regular car maintenance. If you’re noticing issues with your car’s safety features, don’t hesitate to have a mechanic take a look. At AAMCO Colorado, our mechanics are ready to help with any car repair needs, whether mechanical or electric. Give us a call so you can continue to take advantage of all the modern safety features.
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