Did you know that your car is actually safe? Not just passively, but also actively. Listed below are some of the active and passive features of all vehicles. Read on to learn about your car’s safety and why it should be white or black. A Metal cage protects occupants from lightning and adaptive cruise control reduces skidding.
Small cars are safer than larger and heavier vehicles
The latest car safety technology has improved the overall safety of cars by a lot. Despite this, new models of small vehicles are still arguably safer than ever. But science shows that bigger and heavier vehicles are safer due to their longer hoods and crush zones. The larger vehicle also receives less force when in a crash than a smaller car, which means it absorbs the shock much better. The smaller vehicle has better visibility, which also helps it avoid collisions with pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists.
White cars are safer than black cars
While white and silver are not the only colors to consider when buying a car, they are statistically more accident-free than black or silver. One study conducted by Monash University’s Accident Research Centre showed that white cars were 12 percent safer than black cars in crashes, compared to silver and black vehicles. The study also noted that black cars are significantly less safe than silver, but not by a lot. Grey cars are also harder to spot, which can increase your chances of getting into an accident.
Metal cage protects occupants from lightning
Lightning strikes can be extremely dangerous, but metal buildings and steel structures are safe from this danger. A pre-engineered steel building acts as a faraday cage, allowing most of the lightning’s energy to be reflected back to the ground. The aluminum hull of an airplane channels the electricity harmlessly over the surface, shielding the passengers, equipment, and people inside from the threat. Fortunately, lightning strikes in cars are rare.
Adaptive cruise control reduces risk of skidding
With truck accidents defined, we naturally think about safety features inside these incredibly large vehicles on the road. Adaptive cruise control helps a driver maintain a steady speed while maintaining a safe following distance. Unlike conventional cruise control, the adaptive cruise assist is designed to keep a safe following distance and speed as the traffic ahead changes. It automatically adjusts the speed to suit the route and traffic conditions, and it can even bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Once it has stopped, it will automatically resume the same speed it was before it began braking.
Tempered glass reduces risk of injury
The auto industry has long been concerned about tempered glass’s safety. The film of a crash test illustrates large pieces of shattered glass hurled through the air, and the automobile glass is no exception. But what does this material have that makes it so dangerous? It has the same polarity as sunglasses and is capable of absorbing a higher amount of shock. It also is much more resistant to impact than laminated glass.
