If you have a car then surely you are often concerned about road accidents. And looking at the current statistics, the same picture can be seen – the rate of road accidents is increasing day by day. With or without a car, no one wants a family member to die in a road accident. But the unfortunate reality is, unforeseen events like road accidents can happen to you, me, or anyone in our family. So those who have cars should keep both the car and the road safe to ensure the safety of life and car.
So let’s find out 9 modern features that ensure the safety of the car in modern times. If these are followed, the rate of road accidents will be reduced as well as the risk of loss of life will be reduced.
1. Seatbelt
The most common word to hear and do when getting in the car is to fasten your seatbelt. This seatbelt is one of the oldest methods of safety considering the safety of life while driving. This method, first invented in the 1900s, was first known as the two-point seatbelt but was later developed into the three-point seatbelt. The three-point seatbelt was purchased by Volvo in 1959 but was made free of charge for the safety of all vehicles and passengers. Everyone has been using this modern safety system in their cars since 1970.
2. Airbags
Like seatbelts, airbags have a history of invention. Airbags were first conceived in the 1950s. But initially, it was not very successful for safety. It was later researched by Mercedes-Benz and re-introduced in 1981. This time the airbags were attached to the three-point seatbelts and were effective in terms of safety. Needless to say, everyone knew about the use of airbags during the first accident in 1968, then in the 90’s the modernization of airbags and the installation of airbags on the underside and side of the car. Since then, the practice of keeping airbags in cars has become inevitable.
3. Anti-lock braking
If the wheel of the car suddenly locks, a moving car can skid and move forward. The wheel of the car can be locked suddenly and cause an accident. And anti-lock braking is very important in the way the power of the car is improving day by day. Antilock braking systems were introduced in cars in the 1970s. This braking system releases a thick liquid from the brakes of the vehicle which prevents the wheel from getting locked.
Advantages of anti-lock braking-
1) Wheels are corroded
2) The handle can be safely rotated left / right while braking hard
3) Good braking ability so it does not skid/slip
4) Reduces braking distance and increases rider confidence
4. Electronic Stability Control
Electronic Stability Control is a feature that gives vehicle safety, which helps the car to automatically brake to prevent traction loss and tire skidding. As a result, the driver does not lose control of the vehicle. As a result, the possibility of an accident is reduced. Electronic Stability Control can brake each wheel differently and keep the engine off until the car regains control! It was first used in 1983 and has been used as a standard for cars since the 1990s.
5. Prohori vehicle tracking system
To ensure the safety of the car, some features are provided as a built-in feature in the car. But in modern times, even with the use of technology, portable safety devices such as Prohori vehicle tracking system devices are used in cars. The vehicle tracking system is now readily available in Bangladesh as well. The Prohori keeps the car under the watchful eye of all the features of the vehicle tracking system. Where the car is, where it is going, whether the car is running at over speed, all this news now comes to the mobile phone. The car can be tracked from anywhere at any time through the Watch Android and Apple apps and web portals. Free Demo Click here
6. Bluetooth technology
Using the phone in the car is very dangerous. This is partly due to the driver losing focus. But if the mobile phone is connected to the Bluetooth in the car, it is greatly reduced. Although it slightly prevents the driver from paying full attention. If the mobile phone is not well connected to the car’s Bluetooth, it can again disturb the driver’s attention.
7. Shutter resistance glass
At first, the windscreen of the car was used to avoid the shock of wind and the sudden impact of unwanted objects. But many times there is a possibility of breaking the glass of the car and inserting an eye-catching bride bash or pillar or knife. Currently, car windshields have two layers like sandwiches. One layer with shutter resistance technology on both sides and a plastic layer in the middle of this layer. Due to the shutter’s resistance, many sharp objects can no longer pierce the car’s glass, and if it tries to pierce, the plastic layer in the middle blocks it.
8. Indicators and mirrors
While driving on the road, many people are seen signaling to stop or move behind. But it is not always possible to do this with hand gestures. So small yellow indicator lights are used on both sides of the back of the car and on both sides of the front. Whether the car will turn or go straight can be determined by looking at these indicator lights and it is easy to avoid accidents by driving accordingly. This indicator light was invented by Florence Lawrence in 1914. In addition to the indicator lights, the rear and side vision mirrors in the car should also be mentioned. This mirror, which is used to keep an eye on blind spots while driving, also helps in relieving many accidents.
9. Reverse camera
When driving, a driver can only see the front but not the rear. But it is important to keep in mind the rear side while driving. It is also important to look at the back of the car to see if the rear part has been hit while parking, or if it has collided with something while reversing the car to the rear, or if a car is coming to hit the back of the car at risk. And this emergency work is done by the reverse camera of the car. This camera is mounted on the outside of the back of the car and shows the rear of the car on the monitor placed in front of the driver. In 1956, reverse cameras were used to maintain vehicle safety.
With the reverse camera, the back of the car can be seen from inside the car. But suppose you are busy at the office or at home, driving with the driver to your child’s school. Then how to see where the car is, how fast it is, or whether the car is running at over speed! Use the Prohori Vehicle Tracker to keep the car under your watch at all times. Ensure the safety of the vehicle and the safety of life with the help of Prohori.
