Cars Too Safe?

You likely know most of the safety features that came with your car from Shreveport Mercedes-Benz.  But, have you ever stopped and wondered if those features are actually making you more or less safe than they claim?  Technology development is definitely a work in progress, and engineers are constantly learning what does and doesn't work.  Think about the standard feature air bags that come in cars from Louisville Honda.  When they first came out, people were getting injured because of faulty deployment or being too small to sit up front.  The injuries were researched and new laws were released saying that children and smaller passengers were safer in the backseats, but air bags are responsible today for saving many lives.

It can be scary to think how much the cars at Memphis Chrysler Dodge have evolved over time.  What used to be purely mechanical has switched over to electronic and computerized systems.  Some consumers complained that it felt like their brakes in their hybrid vehicles weren't working.  What was actually happening was that the brakes were working just fine, they just feel different in a hybrid because the energy produced from braking is converted into power for your vehicle. 

One safety feature that is common in Toyota, Audi, and Kia models is the push button ignition.  While it is an anti-theft device, it may cause panic for some drivers during emergencies.  Say that you need to quickly turn your vehicle off; most of us would reach for a key in the ignition switch.  The button technology would cause panic and people might quickly and repetitively push the button when really what you do is hold it for a few seconds to turn off the engine in an emergency.  Other features like heated windshield wiper fluid and side mirrors that defrost have been recalled for the potential to cause fires.  Ultimately, our vehicles are safer; but are they becoming too smart for their own good?  

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