Technology That Prevents Accidents Waiting To Happen

Auto safety has evolved from seatbelts and airbags that cradle and cushion the body in an accident to telematics systems that provide automatic crash notification and send help right away. But while many auto safety features help during and after an accident, more carmakers are now offering safety technology that intervenes before a crash to help minimize occupant injury and damage to a vehicle — or even avoid an accident altogether.

Through the use of sensors, cameras and onboard computers, these crash prevention systems warn the driver of a potential accident, better prepare the car and occupants for a collision ... Back to article