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A car can keep you safe for many years to come. Purchase the right one.
Whether you’re making the most of the end of year sales or buying a car for your new teen driver, you’re likely to shop around at dealerships. When a new car is on your wish list this festive season, you’ll want to keep safety in the forefront of your mind.
Not only do vehicles vary in size and color, but they also differ in safety! There are important safety differences, and some vehicles are more protective than others. Many automakers offer safety features beyond the required federal minimums.
Keep these signs in mind when shopping for a safe car!
- Size – The laws of physics dictates that larger and heavier cars are safer. While Smart Cars (those tiny cars!) are great for island driving, they could be at risk of complete destruction if they were involved in a freeway crash with SUVs. However, bigger isn’t always better! Big cars guzzle more fuel, are inconvenient to drive, and tend to be more expensive than smaller cars. Aim for the size that you need – not what you want.
- Performance – High-performance cars can tempt you to drive faster. Before buying your teenager a nifty sports car, you should consider the likelihood of them going above and beyond the speed limit.
- Structure – Ask the dealer about a car’s safety cage. The crumple zone should be sufficient and the materials used shouldn’t be flexible or cheaply constructed. If the front and rear crush zones are inadequate, the likelihood of severe injuries increases rapidly.
- Restraint systems – Belts, Airbags, and restraints all work together with a vehicle’s structure to protect passengers in serious crashes. In some cars, there will be a simple belt and passengers and driver airbags. More and more cars are now installing multi-way belts for added protection for children and babies, as well as side airbags. Look for the car with more added restraint systems!
- Daytime running lights – By having low beam headlights on during the day, the visibility of the car is increased. In turn, a crash is less likely to happen to those with daytime running lights.
- Anti-lock brakes – These prevent brake lock ups and allow you to keep the car in control!
- Crashworthiness – See how cars faired up in crash ratings here.
The price of safety doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. Once you have secured the ideal, safe car for you and your family, receive a reliable and protective auto insurance policy! Contact the team at All Nevada Insurance in Las Vegas, Nevada for the coverage that you and your vehicle deserve.
