Airbags:

Airbags can inflate within a few milliseconds; airbags help cushion impacts.

However, despite saving thousands of lives, the airbag's sudden and powerful explosion can injure passengers not wearing seat belts.

Children under twelve and under should not sit in the front seat as they risk being injured or killed by the airbag system.

Airbags inflate within milliseconds, helping to cushion impacts and save lives. However, their sudden and powerful deployment can injure passengers not wearing seat belts.

Children under twelve should not sit in the front seat due to the risk of injury or death from the airbag system. The force with which an airbag deploys can be too powerful for smaller and lighter bodies, potentially causing severe injuries or even fatalities. The safest place for young children is in the back seat, properly secured in an appropriate child safety seat or booster seat, to ensure maximum protection during a collision.

Source:

https://tests.ca/driving-statistics/.

Anti-lock Braking System:

During intense braking, there are chances for the brakes to lock and cause the wheels to skid.

The ABS helps prevent this from locking up and ensuring control of the car by releasing the brakes when it notices any locking.

Traction control:

Traction control is an electronic system that controls the amount of power the engine releases. It limits the amount of wheel spin during acceleration.

It ensures that the car has maximum traction at all times. This is particularly important on wet and icy roads.

Seatbelts:

The most critical safety feature is the seatbelt. It is essential always to stay buckled when sitting in a vehicle. The seatbelt holds the driver in place during accidents.

Seatbelt tips:

Wear a seatbelt across the hips and below the stomach.

Wear it over the collarbone, keeping a distance from the neck.

Pregnant women should ensure the belt is against their hips and never across their stomachs.

Child restraint seats:

Children Under 12 Are Safest in the Back Seat in Ontario:

Here's why:

Airbag Risks: Front airbags can injure young children due to forceful deployment.

Crash Protection: The back seat provides better protection in collisions.

Proper Restraints: Car, booster, and child restraint seats are more effectively used in the rear.

Reduced Distraction: Children in the back seat are less likely to distract the driver.

Legal Requirements: Ontario law mandates proper child restraints until age 8, 36 kg, or 145 cm.

Placing children in the back seat minimizes injury risk and ensures compliance with safety regulations.

Crumple zones:

Crumple zones are located on the front and back of the vehicle. It helps absorb the impact of a collision and dissipate the energy away from the occupants.

Side impact beams:

When a collision occurs from the side, these beams absorb the energy transmitted during the impact and direct it away from the occupants.

Collapsible steering column:

In some vehicles, the steering column collapses upon impact and prevents the driver from injury by absorbing the impact.

Dimming rearview mirror:

The dimming rearview mirror prevents the reflection from headlights from blinding the driver.

Child lock:

A child lock prevents doors from opening from the inside and stops kids from accidentally opening them. The driver should use child locks for all children under ten.

It can be activated on the outer rim of the door when the door opens.

GPS:

Newer cars come equipped with a Global Positioning System (GPS), which helps with navigation.