There have been many important innovations in auto safety in the last number of years, and even if you are driving an older vehicle, you can take advantage of these new technologies with some affordable upgrades and make your ride safer.
Upgrade your Headlights
Brighter headlights make it easier for you to see at night, and make your car more visible. They are easy to install in about 30 minutes, and contribute enormously to your overall safety.
Collision Mitigation and Adaptive Cruise Control
Traditional cruise control systems will keep you going at a constant speed, but the latest systems work to adjust your speed when needed to help you to maintain a safe distance between yourself and the car by slowing your vehicle automatically if you get too close. It will also send you an alert if it senses an object ahead of your car, and will even automatically apply the brakes to stop your car if you don’t respond to the alert. It only takes a moment to become distracted, and this technology prevents that momentary distraction from resulting in an accident.
Object Proximity Sensors
These sensors use electromagnetic or ultrasonic sensors to detect unsafe distances between your car and objects around it, and will beep to alert you. They don’t detect moving traffic, but will definitely help you avoid hitting parked cars, hydrants or low barrier walls.
Upgrade your tires
Tires are the only part of your car that touches the road, and for that reason, no matter whether your car is brand new with high-tech anti-lock brakes and traction control or is ten years old without any of that technology, your ability to stop ultimately depends on the quality of your tires. For that reason, tires are one of the most effective safety upgrades you can make if you want to significantly increase the safety and also the performance of your car. Buy the best tires you can afford. If you are planning to hold onto your car for a few years then tires with a longer-lasting tread are worth the investment.
Backup Camera System
Sadly, it is not uncommon for children or other pedestrians to be hurt by people backing out of their driveways. Not only do back up camera systems reduce the possibility of accidents, but they also make parallel parking much easier. A backup camera system is thus a very important and life-saving upgrade. It is easy and affordable to install a safety view wireless backup camera system.
Driving an older vehicle does not necessarily mean you cannot benefit from latest advances in safety technology. Many of the most important safety features can be added to your car with relatively little expense or time. And given the demonstrated life-saving advantages, you should definitely consider upgrading your vehicle with these easy to install upgrades.
