A Brief History of The High-Tech Safety Features In Your Car
Advanced driver assistance systems are among the biggest selling points for vehicles today.
Some safety features we likely take for granted, like seat belts and anti-lock braking systems.Â
Here is a look at the most common high-tech safety features on the market and how they work.
Over the last few decades, the technology available in our cars has advanced by leaps and bounds. While Bluetooth phone call capabilities; and the seamless integration with mobile devices to allow for music streaming, and navigation are each very cool features in any vehicle, I think most would agree: some of the most important advancements are related to driver and passenger safety. Safety features are nearly as old as driving itself, with the most basic ones entering the scene shortly after driving became widespread. For instance, the four-wheel hydraulic brake system introduced by Duesenberg in 1922 replaced mechanical brakes and can be considered one of the first major car safety innovations.
The Dawn of ADAS Technology
Let?s fast forward almost 100 years ? today?s cars are equipped with a slew of safety features. While some of us have vivid memories of a time before seatbelts and airbags were required in new vehicles, those features are old news compared to what?s being rolled out in today?s models. The newest safety introductions rely heavily on advanced electronics, computerized controls, radar, and cameras. We?ve seen such an uptick in the presence of advanced driver assistance systems...
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