Ever since 1985 the car has been a popular means of transportation. Both convenient and comfortable. Since the first car, they have come a very long ways, in the way of dependability, comfort and safety. Almost every American household has at least one vehicle.

Today are cars are equipped with many safety features to keep us safer on the roads. The roads today have many hazards, due to the many automobiles on the roads. It is a good idea to become familiar with the safety features available to consumers.

Air bags are one of the best inventions since sliced bread. Many lives are saved each year from the use of air bags in a crash. Your car may have frontal airbags or both frontal and side. Either way they are triggered to inflate using a harmless gas upon impact of a moderate to severe nature.

Air bags can be found in a few different places in the car depending on the make and model of the car. For the most part frontal airbags are found in the steering wheel and the dash of the car. Side air bags can be in the door, on the seats or overhead, near the door.

Air bags do save lived most of the time, but there are some things you need you know. You should never sit too close to an airbag. Air bags inflate with enough force that if you are close to it they could inflict major injuries or even be fatal.

Another safety feature that is being used these days is rollover prevention. There are a few different preventive measures being taken by car makers. One is they are building the cars engineered for ride-height ratios. Some have started implementing rollover air bags to help cushion your body. Some use electronic stabilization control.

Tires can make a good road trip go bad in a hurry. Make sure to check condition and pressure of your tires once a month and before long road trips. Never over load you tires beyond the manufactures recommended weight. Never over inflate tires.

Every year there are testings and safety ratings given to new automobiles. If you are looking for a safe car for your family it is wise to pay special attention to these ratings. Try to buy the safest car your money can afford.

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