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Technology Upgrades that will Help you to Drive Safer on the Road

July 26, 2019 By Christine Field

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There are hundreds of technology upgrades for you to choose from and a lot of them are designed to keep you safer when driving. If you want to get some insight into a few of them then take a look below to find out more.

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Stability Control, or ESC will help to stop your car from sliding out when on the road. It will apply the brakes to individual wheels, and it can also reduce the power your engine is putting out too. Someone’s 50% less likely to be killed in an off-road crash if they have ESC, so it’s safe to say that it’s an investment that’s well worth making.

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Lane Departure Prevention

Lane departure prevention will stop you from drifting out of your lane. If you do start to veer out, then this technology will automatically steer your vehicle for you. The quality of these systems can vary depending on the brand that you choose, so do your research and even ask to do a test-drive.  When choosing your technology, you also need to make sure that you’re not investing in a lane departure warning system. This type of technology will let you know if you’ve gone out of your lane, but it won’t correct your driving for you, so if you get stressed on the road it’s worth taking this into consideration.

Blind Spot Warnings

If you are constantly surprised because there’s a vehicle right next to you trying to change lanes, then you should certainly think about investing in a blind spot warning. Some technology will vibrate the wheel if there’s a vehicle in your blind spot and others will sound an alarm. Either way, it encourages you to go that extra mile when checking your mirrors and it can also reduce lane-changing accidents by over 14%.

 

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Consider a Dash Cam

If you want to purchase a dash cam then BlackBoxMyCar have plenty of solutions available. When you have a dash cam, you give yourself the chance to review your driving and you can also see any close calls that you might have had too. This will help you to educate yourself about the dangers of driving on certain roads.

Front and Rear Traffic Alerts

Systems like this will alert you when you are backing out of a parking space or even when you are crossing an intersection. For example, if you have a vehicle that is approaching from the side then your steering wheel will buzz. It’s important to know that some systems only sound when you are reversing, whereas others will automatically brake for you. The capabilities of systems like this can vary, so do keep that in mind when making your choice.

So, there’s plenty of technology out there for you to choose from and each one is designed to help you feel safer when you’re on the road. If you want to get some help choosing a single device, then why not talk to your local mechanic to see if they can offer you some quality advice.

 

 

 

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