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Dec 22, 2016

Toyota LogoCar buyers today can easily become overwhelmed by the many options to choose from when purchasing a car. Many cars now offer innovative technology and features that allow customers to experience entertainment on new levels. Buyers can also expect enhancements with lighting, body design, and interior space. During the car buying process, they must also decide on specific price points, color options, and models. The plethora of choices can make car buying confusing, but one thing that every family understands is safety. Toyota’s safety features could quite possibly simplify the car buying experience.

Collision Prevention

The Toyota Safety Sense offers added safety technologies that often set this car apart from many competitors in their class. Collision prevention is enhanced through vehicle detection, lane departure alert, and automatic high beams. The pre-collision system modifies speeds and minimizes damage in the event of a crash. The Lane Departure Alert helps with steering the vehicle and expanding visibility. Likewise, automatic high beams also help to prevent accidents by improving visibility when drivers are on the road at night.

Smart Stopping

Another popular safety feature is made available through the Smart Stop Technology. This feature improves the efficiency of the braking system when attempting to come to an abrupt stop. Drivers who encounter unexpected incidents on the road, like a car quickly switching lanes or breaking in front of another car, can quickly reduce speed and power to avoid an accident. They can press both the accelerator and the brake petal at the same to bring the car to a quick stop.

Airbag Design

Toyota also ensures the safety of its drivers and their passengers by offering multiple airbags that protect the drivers from various angles. Front impact airbags can prevent serious head collision. Side impact airbags available in front and rear seats can protect riders if a collision takes place from the sides of the vehicle. Overhead airbags are well-fitted safety measures for a vehicle that rolls over and knee airbags protect the lower body.

Pedestrians Proof

Toyota takes it a step further by considering the safety of those who may be outside of the vehicle. The pedestrian detection system allows drivers to see the road from a different perspective: the view of those who may be passing by the vehicle quickly to cross the street. Drivers find this particularly useful when they drive through areas where there are large groups of people walking or bike riding. The vehicle can come to a short stop at up to 24 miles per hour if a pedestrian is spotted.

With advanced features like automatic beams to adjust for other drivers, a warning system to notify drivers of lane instability, and automatic braking to prevent collision, Toyota’s recent positive ratings are well earned. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration frontal crash ratings delivered five stars for overall safety, side barrier ratings, and side collision. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal offset crash test ratings gave the vehicle good ratings for overall evaluation, head and neck safety, driver head protection, roof strength, and restraints.

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