What Safety Features to Look for When Buying a Car

Best Safety Features Available on a Vehicle

Whether you are shopping for a new or used vehicle, one important feature category you cannot overlook is safety. Thanks to great strides in safety engineering, most cars on the market today feature an array of passive and active safety that can help keep your family safe. Take a look at our list below to see what safety features are most important to have on your vehicle.

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6 of the Best Safety Features Available

1. Antilock Brake System – An antilock brake system (ABS) prevents a vehicle’s wheels from locking in the event of emergency braking. Non-locking brakes allow the driver to still have control over steering, which is a key factor in avoiding a collision.
2. Adaptive Front Airbags – Taking into account the occupant’s seating position, Adaptive Front Airbags determine the amount of force used to deploy the airbag in the event of a collision.
3. Electronic Stability Control – Designed to assist drivers in maintaining control of their vehicles, Electronic Stability Control senses when a vehicle is using extreme steering maneuvers and works to correct them by applying pressure to a single break.
4. All-Wheel Drive – All-wheel drive distributes power to both front and rear wheels to maximize traction, which helps you get your vehicle out of hazardous environments such as heavy snow or slippery roads.
5. L.A.T.C.H. System – Standing for Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children, the LATCH System was made for family’s with small children to provide owners with a simpler way to secure child seats in vehicles.
6. Rearview Backup Camera – Most newer vehicles come with a rearview backup camera, which can reduce collisions during parking or backing up your vehicle. This is especially helpful in larger vehicles that have limited backup visibility.

Here at Miller’s CrossPointe Motor Cars, we offer many different vehicle models and brands to choose from, each including an array of innovative safety features to keep you and your family out of harm’s way. Schedule a test drive or stop by today!