5 More New Car Safety Features You'll Want To Get

Given that car safety is a predominant concern these days, let’s look at the rest of the of the top 10 auto safety features as highlighted by Edmunds.com. (By the way, if you don’t know Edmunds yet, check it out for smart objective tips for savvy consumers.)

Since you are more likely to be in a vehicle accident than almost any other kind of life-threatening situation, when you get a new vehicle, you might want to consider purchasing one that offers you additional safety features. The good news is that these new technologies not only might save your life, but some can also save you money. Just ask your Newburgh NY Insurance brokers.

1. Occupant-sensitive/dual-stage airbags
To compensate for the varying occupant size and weight, seat-belt usage, and abnormal seating positions (e.g., reaching for the radio or child rear-facing seats), these new sensing airbags are “popping up everywhere,” notes Edmunds.

2. Emergency brake assist/collision mitigation
This system, often called brake assist, differs from anti lock braking systems and may work in conjunction with smart cruise control. When a driver makes a panic stop, it applies additional brake pressure and thus shortens the stopping distance.

3. Adaptive headlights and/or night-vision assist
When you need to see farther down the road, e.g., to spot deer roaming across the highway or a fallen tree, this system generates a cockpit display that brightens the objects hard to see with the naked eye. Adaptive headlights actually curve the light around corners and compensate for changing speed and ambient light.

4. Rear view camera
With these real-time cameras, you can actually see if a child or animal has strayed into your path as you back up. It can also be handy for parking or hitching up a boat or other trailer. (Tip: Be sure to ask your Port Jervis NY insurance agent about boat insurance too.)

5. Emergency response
In case of an emergency situation (for example, when airbags are deployed), these systems automatically turn on cabin lights, unlock doors, and shut off fuel supply. Some even turn on the hazard lights and alert company response centers of the accident so that emergency personnel can be notified.

While nothing will take the place of good driving habits and appropriate vehicle maintenance, these new features show great promise in reducing the deaths and injuries due to vehicular accidents. When you want to reduce what you pay for your auto insurance, be sure to check with your local Kingston NY Insurance professionals for the best rates all year round.