What does Auto Saftey Mean to You?

Automobile safety should be one of the highest concerns for any driver, but many of us neglect some of the most basic safety tips. Even if the model is a new Volkswagen purchased at a local Volkswagen Dealer with all of the best safety features, there are still several benefits to having an awareness of fundamental auto safety. The latest Ford models also provide several excellent standard safety features such as multiple airbags and other features and can be found at a Ford Knoxville dealership.

Other domestic automakers like Chrysler have several new models that can be found at a High Point Dodge Dealer that are designed to compete with Ford and other automakers in both cost, safety, fuel efficiency, and other features. Auto safety for some people is not a major concern, but it should be. There were 6,420,000 accidents in the United States in 2005 with a cost of around 230 billion dollars. Vehicle accidents claimed 42,636 people and also caused several thousands more of injuries.

Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that you are aware of basic auto safety in order to ensure that you avoid at-fault accidents. A large part of auto safety is defensive driving, which we have previously covered a little. Now, with the availability of numerous other models that are excellent and safe, defensive driving is even easier. There are features such as blind spot sensors, backup cameras, collision warning systems, and traffic detection systems. Many of these systems assist with braking during traffic, emergency braking, and other driving maneuvers.

Even the most experienced driver can benefit from car safety features, and with the wide availability of many features on new models, it makes sense to at least look into the cost of adding safety features to a vehicle. On your next visit to the dealership to purchase a new or pre-owned model, ask your dealer about the latest safety features and in the meantime be sure to read this blog for more defensive and safe driving tips.