The Latest Vehicle Safety Features;

When you are shopping for a new Ford from a Durham Ford Dealer you will want to be sure that the model features the latest in safety features. Every year, new safety features come out that have the latest technology and can prevent accidents or reduce their severity when they do happen. Models sold at Peoria VW have the latest safety features and Volkswagen usually ranks highly for safety no matter what.

Also, check out Rochester Ford Lincoln Mercury Dealers for other Ford and Lincoln models that feature the latest in safety. The Ford Explorer for 2011 features a safety feature called inflatable rear seat belts. These seat belts are designed to absorb five times more force than traditional seat belts which in turn will reduce injuries during accidents. The Explorer also has a number of other features such as lane departure warning and blind spot warning systems.

Lane departure warning systems alert the driver when he or she begins to leave their lane. They may gave an audio warning or a visible warning. There are two types of lane departure warning systems. One type warns the driver that he or she is departing the lane as the car is moving out of the lane. The other type of system warns the driver and if no steps are taken, the system will automatically adjust the vehicle's steering so that it stays in the lane.

Clearly the more advanced system is the one that automatically adjusts the vehicle, however even having just the warning alone can potentially save accidents. In cases in which a driver falls asleep at the wheel, the lane departure warning system can serve as a wake up call.

Blind spot information systems come with a variety of different features. Some of them warn the driver with just a blinking light. Other systems give the driver a verbal warning that there is an object in the blind spot. The least expensive blind spot safety feature is a blind spot mirror which is a concave or other type of mirror that is situated inside of the driver or passenger's side mirror.