New Car Technology
A couple of years ago, The Traffic Sergeant family needed a new vehicle. Our previous car was getting up in miles, and rather than risk a breakdown during a long road trip, we decided to upgrade. Like most car shoppers out there, I wanted the biggest, baddest four wheeled behemoth that money could buy. Fortunately for me (and my wallet), I took my wife with me. We eventually settled on a reliable car that will last us well into the future. I bring this up because our new car was a huge leap forward compared to our old vehicle as far as safety features go.
Most new cars these days have things like adaptive cruise control, automatic parallel parking, and adaptive headlights. Vehicle technology grows by leaps and bounds every year, and it is important to know what your vehicle can do to help keep you safer on the roadways. If only there was a good resource to help explain and demonstrate these important new safety features…
Well, do I ever have some good news for you. Our friends at the National Safety Council have developed a website that lays out all the newest safety features and how to apply them to your safe driving. Mycardoeswhat.org has a comprehensive list of safety features, plus resources, including videos, for a deeper understanding. Some you may already have encountered but not used to their full potential, some you may want to try in the future. For example, some drivers, such as myself, do not have much trouble parallel parking, and therefore would not need my vehicle to help me back into a space in front of Buontempo’s. My wife, however, might be very interested in parallel parking assistance (that isn’t advice from her husband).
So, when you decide it is time to go out and deal with pushy salespeople and unnecessary extended warranties, check out mycardoeswhat.org and see all the ways your new ride can make you an even safer driver.
Until next week, slow down, pay attention, wear your seatbelt, and drive safely.
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