Active Safety Features:
These are all the features that contribute to preventing collisions. Usually, active safety features enhance comfort. Active safety features include:
- Large glass surfaces with small blind spots
- Bright body colors
- Comfortable seats
- Ventilation, interior heating, and window defogging
- Air conditioning
- Rear window defroster
- Internally adjustable mirrors
- Clear dashboard
- Large wipers with adjustable speed
- Wiper-washer system
- Good lighting (non-blinding)
- Precise and light steering (power steering)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) prevents the wheels from locking during braking
- Traction Control System (TCS) prevents wheel spin during acceleration
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ensures that the car is less prone to skidding
- Engine with high acceleration capability
Passive Safety Features:
Passive safety features minimize damage to occupants and other road users in the event of a collision. These features are only effective when a collision occurs. The consequences of the collision are thereby limited. Passive safety features include:
- Crumple zones
- Safety cell
- Side impact bars in doors
- Roll bars
- Shock-absorbing bumpers
- Laminated safety glass
- Fuel tank as much as possible within the safety cell
- Safety locks
- Safety steering column
- Seat belts with pretensioners
- Airbags
- Headrests
- Easily foldable exterior mirrors
- Soft interior materials
- Recessed controls; no protruding parts
- Fire-resistant interior materials
- Fireproof zones
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