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Seatbelts
Restrains passengers during a collision, preventing ejection and reducing impact injuries.
Airbags
Inflatable cushions that deploy to protect occupants from striking interior surfaces of the vehicle.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Prevents wheels from locking up during braking, ensuring steering control is maintained during an emergency stop.
Traction Control System
Minimizes wheel spin during acceleration by automatically adjusting the power output or engaging the brakes.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Detects and reduces loss of traction to prevent skidding or spinning out by automatically applying brakes to individual wheels.
Crumple Zones
Areas of a vehicle designed to deform and crumple in a collision, absorbing energy to reduce the impact force transmitted to occupants.
Side Impact Beams
Reinforcements fitted within a car door to help protect the occupants by absorbing energy and increasing resistance to side collisions.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Monitors the air pressure inside the pneumatic tires and alerts the driver of unsafe conditions.
Child Safety Seat Anchors (LATCH/ISOFIX)
Standardized system of attachment points for child safety seats, making them easier to install correctly and securely.
Blind Spot Detection
Sensor-based system that alerts the driver to vehicles in adjacent lanes that may not be visible in side mirrors.
Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatically adjusts the vehicle speed to maintain a safe following distance without the driver needing to operate the accelerator or brake.
Rearview Camera
A camera mounted at the rear of the vehicle that displays a live video feed to the driver to aid in reversing maneuvers.
Head-up Display (HUD)
Projects important information onto the windshield directly in the driver's line of sight, such as speed and navigation prompts.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Alerts the driver if the vehicle begins to move out of its lane without a turn signal being used.
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Actively applies steering torque to help keep the vehicle centered in its detected lane of travel.
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
System that automatically engages the brakes when it detects an impending collision to minimize impact or avoid it entirely.
Brake Assist System
Detects emergency braking by the driver and automatically applies additional brake pressure to help reduce braking distance.
Pedestrian Detection System
Sensors and cameras detect pedestrians in the vehicle's path and trigger warnings or automatic braking to prevent collision.
Night Vision System
Provides enhanced visibility beyond the reach of headlights by using infrared or thermal imaging to detect objects in the dark.
Whiplash Protection System
Seat design that limits neck movement during a rear collision, reducing the likelihood of whiplash injuries.
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