While seat belts and airbags are crucial vehicle safety features, they aren’t the only things that can protect you in the event of a crash. Newer safety features employ advanced technology that can alert drivers or even take over operation of the vehicle to avoid a collision. Here are a few of these high-tech safety features and why they’re so vital to a safe driving experience.
Blind Spot Alerts
Blind spots are areas on either side of your vehicle that you can’t see using rear and side view mirrors alone. Blind spot alert technology can detect when objects are present in these areas and warn the driver if they attempt to change lanes. These alerts are especially beneficial on high-speed highways, where changing lanes at the wrong time can cause a major accident.
Automatic Emergency Braking
It’s important for drivers to pay attention to the road at all times, but automatic emergency braking is the next best thing in the event of inattention. This feature takes control of the brakes and steering wheel when the vehicle senses that you’re approaching another vehicle too quickly, thereby stopping a rear end collision. Along with injuries, rear end collisions can incur exorbitant repair costs and increased insurance rates.
Automatic High Beams
Nighttime can be quite treacherous, especially when illumination is poor. Accordingly, many new vehicles are manufactured with high beams that are automatically triggered in low light conditions. This feature ensures that the road remains properly illuminated in all sorts of conditions, but it can also prevent motorists from blinding other drivers by leaving on high beams when not really warranted.
Auto Glass Repairs Performed With Safety in Mind
Many of the above safety features rely on advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), which often use cameras and sensors within windshields to make split-second safety maneuvers. Here at Astro Auto Glass, our team is ADAS-certified, which means we not only perform auto glass repairs and replacements, we also provide ADAS calibration to ensure your safety features function as expected. Contact us today for more information or call 505-766-5176 to schedule an appointment in Albuquerque.
