Technology a Big Part of New Safety Features in Cars

Cars are safer than ever before.

There was a time when car safety features consisted of a seatbelt and nothing else.

Times have certainly changed. While the seatbelt is still a staple, manufacturers continue to use technology to build safer cars.

From blind spot detection to backup cameras, more newer cars are offering multiple electronic vehicle safety features as options.

“It’s all about creating a safer driving experience,” says Steve Koenig, director of industry analysis at Consumer Technology Association. “There are a ton of innovated things to be excited about. Americans love cars and the driving experience. This will give them a more safer car to drive in."

Here are some of the latest safety features that are either standard or available as options in many newer vehicles.

Backup cameras

Many vehicles already come standard with backup cameras, and they are available as an aftermarket add-on. The federal government has mandated that backup cameras become standard on 2018 and later models.

Backup cameras allow drivers to see behind their cars to eliminate blind spots and prevent drivers from backing into people, animals, property and other cars.

The backup camera mounts in the rear of the vehicle, while the video screen is at the front of the vehicle for the driver to see.

A standard aftermarket backup camera with a 3.5-inch portable screen costs about $350.


Blind spot protection
One of the more common features on newer cars is blind spot protection.

Blind spot protection alerts the driver through visual or auditory warnings if a car is in their blind spot on either side of the vehicle. Generally, a light will illuminate on the side-view mirror to alert you if a car is passing through the blind spot.

If the driver attempts to turn or put their turn signal on while a passing car is in the blind spot, some vehicles issue a separate auditory warning.

Blind spot protection is also available as an aftermarket add-on and can range in price from $200 to $800, depending on features.

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