Safety Features in New Family Cars Airbags Airbags are a simple idea but can be very useful, the bags act as a cushion that prevents the driver and passenger from impact with the dashboard. They are activated when a considerable force acts on the front of the car. Passenger and driver-side dual airbags are now required in all cars. Recently, airbag technology has improved further as side airbags are now being tested, these are used …showed first 75 words of 773 total…

…showed last 75 words of 773 total…really change much in larger scale collisions. Traction Control ABS is the system that improves your control over the car when braking, traction control is a system that helps to control your car when accelerating, during wet conditions, loose gravel or rapid acceleration. The traction control stops this by braking, reducing the fuel or cutting spark plug ignitions. This is used to try and keep of much of the tires in contact with the road.