Every new car that is sold in Australia now has to meet the minimum specified safety standards. Each year, the safety of new cars has continuously improved. In 2004, the average safety rating of new cars sold in Australia was 4 stars. In 2009 however, it was 4.5 stars.
When it comes to a car crash situation, there are varying levels of occupant protection on offer in different cars. All the car manufacturers include a different combination of safety features which can greatly impact on the safety of the car you purchase. The safety features are usually grouped into three distinct categories:
• Driver Features - these are features that add to the safety of the car. This is accomplished by making the driving easier and more comfortable which could be features such as being able to adjust the seat height
• Crash Avoidance Features - these are features that help you to avoid being involved in a car crash. These include anti-lock braking systems (ABS), traction control and electronic stability control (ESC)
• Crash Protection Features - these are features that help to protect you and your passengers in the event of a car crash, like curtain air bags, car crumple zones and seat belts
Passenger and driver protection depends on a few things such as driver and passenger restraints, the car's structure and other related protection systems all working together as a seamlessly integrated system. What conclusive data reveals is that people involved in car crashes in cars which were manufactured between 2003 and 2005 are (on average) around 45% less likely to be seriously injured or killed compared to those in cars which were manufactured in 1980. However, most cars built recently perform even better in car crashes.
The 3 Essential Safety Features Include:
• Effective restraint of drivers and passengers. This is important to reduce the likely event of a car accident injury from interior features of the car. This also can prevent a person from being ejected from the car and also to minimize the potential for any soft tissue injuries like whiplash. In this way too, lawyers for motor accident compensation payouts are also minimized.
• A rigid crumple zone designed outside the cabin. This will absorb the forces that are exerted in a car crash
• An extremely strong cabin that is built to be able to withstand very severe impacts
For a more informed decision about how well different cars are able to protect you in a car crash and how modern car manufacturers have integrated all of the above and many more safety features, you can by refer to the Used Car Safety Ratings (UCSR) and the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) ratings.
When it comes to a car crash situation, there are varying levels of occupant protection on offer in different cars. All the car manufacturers include a different combination of safety features which can greatly impact on the safety of the car you purchase. The safety features are usually grouped into three distinct categories:
• Driver Features - these are features that add to the safety of the car. This is accomplished by making the driving easier and more comfortable which could be features such as being able to adjust the seat height
• Crash Avoidance Features - these are features that help you to avoid being involved in a car crash. These include anti-lock braking systems (ABS), traction control and electronic stability control (ESC)
• Crash Protection Features - these are features that help to protect you and your passengers in the event of a car crash, like curtain air bags, car crumple zones and seat belts
Passenger and driver protection depends on a few things such as driver and passenger restraints, the car's structure and other related protection systems all working together as a seamlessly integrated system. What conclusive data reveals is that people involved in car crashes in cars which were manufactured between 2003 and 2005 are (on average) around 45% less likely to be seriously injured or killed compared to those in cars which were manufactured in 1980. However, most cars built recently perform even better in car crashes.
The 3 Essential Safety Features Include:
• Effective restraint of drivers and passengers. This is important to reduce the likely event of a car accident injury from interior features of the car. This also can prevent a person from being ejected from the car and also to minimize the potential for any soft tissue injuries like whiplash. In this way too, lawyers for motor accident compensation payouts are also minimized.
• A rigid crumple zone designed outside the cabin. This will absorb the forces that are exerted in a car crash
• An extremely strong cabin that is built to be able to withstand very severe impacts
For a more informed decision about how well different cars are able to protect you in a car crash and how modern car manufacturers have integrated all of the above and many more safety features, you can by refer to the Used Car Safety Ratings (UCSR) and the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) ratings.