The science of vehicular safety has been evolving since the dawn of the automobile. We take seat belts, anti-lock brakes and air bags for granted these days, but each of these technologies was born from the persistent desire to reduce accident fatalities and injuries on the road. If we look at virtually any vehicle today, it is furnished with an abundance of mechanisms aimed to heighten safety – from automatic headlamps to traction control to lane departure systems. These driver-assistance technologies enhance convenience but also save lives.
Passive Safety
This refers primarily to components designed to protect occupants during a crash. Seat belts, airbags and the structural design of a vehicle are all elements that can reduce the severity of trauma once an accident has occurred.
Active Safety
Technology that assists in prevention of a crash is broadly labeled as ‘active safety’, and encompasses numerous developments including pre-collision systems (PCS), adaptive cruise control and electronic brake-force distribution, to name a few.
Collision avoidance systems constantly evaluate a driver’s position relative to any objects on the road using a variety of sensors, and once it has been determined that an impending collision is unavoidable, corrective measures are applied to reduce the severity of the encounter. Radar, laser and camera systems can provide immediate warning to the driver, and if necessary, computerized guidance can take action autonomously without any driver input by braking, steering or both.
At Mobile Installation Services, we are delighted to see the proliferation of new automotive safety technologies in the market. With advanced car alarms and remote starter packages, cruise control and backup camera solutions, we provide many options to increase the safety and comfort of your commute. Our knowledgeable staff can help you understand what is available and our professional installers can make it come to pass today.
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