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With the advances in technology in recent years, drivers are getting more help in the safety department from an unlikely source- the car itself. Car manufacturers are always looking for new and innovative ways to increase safety and reduce accidents. Where at one time the main focus was protecting the driver during and after an accident, may early warning systems today can actually prevent that accident from happening. Here at Ron Carter Cadillac, we want drivers to understand these early warning systems and how they can protect the entire family.
Lane departure warning- Many luxury vehicles offer a great early warning system that alerts or even prevents the vehicle from crossing into another lane (if a turn signal has not been used). Visual and audio alerts are triggered to notify the driver that the vehicle has departed the current lane and may be in danger of drifting into another lane unintentionally. Houston Cadillac dealers can show potential buyers how this system works during a test drive.
Side blind zone alert- Regardless of how well a car has been designed, there will always be a blind spot, at least to the human eye. Fortunately early warning systems such as the side blind zone alert makes it possible for the car to view the blind spot when the driver is unable to do so. This early warning system alerts drivers of vehicles in their blind spot with small orange "car" icons that appear in the side mirrors. If the icon is illuminated and the driver turns on their turn signal the icon will begin to flash to further alert the driver.
Pre-collision system- Vehicles equipped with a pre-collision system will alert drivers to a possible collision using both passive and active alerts. Houston auto dealers are familiar with this early warning system which may alert drivers through visual and audio alarms or by actually prepping the vehicle for a potential crash. This would include retracting the seat belts and even applying the brakes to reduce speed.
