How Car Safety Features Work to Keep You Safe

At Cole Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, we know that driving can be stressful, especially if you commute long distances every day to work. To navigate the busy San Luis Obispo streets, our dealership has a wide inventory of new cars for sale that are engineered with an emphasis on safety, from the award-winning Jeep Cherokee to the Chrysler Pacifica. 

FCA US LLC Safety Features There are two categories to safety features: passive and active. Passive safety features are there to protect passengers from further harm during a crash or after it has happened. Seatbelts, airbags, and headrests come into play to reduce the severity of injuries in an accident. Active safety features are more preventive by either stopping a crash from occurring or reducing the severity of one that is unavoidable. These systems use technology to monitor one or more aspects of your car for any hazards or obstacles. If something suspicious is detected, the situation is handled with the safety of you and your passengers in mind.

Passive Safety Features Passive safety features are standard technology that you are more familiar with such as anti-lock brake systems, brake assist, and electronic stability control. These provide a better grip on the road, smoother stopping, and more stability, which allows you to navigate the changing road and weather conditions with ease. Inside, items like active head restraints, airbags, front passenger seat belt alerts, and LATCH systems help keep everyone protected.

Active Safety Features Many of our models, such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee and RAM 1500, come with active safety features included that lend a hand while you are out and about, such as the advance brake assist that works with the full-speed forward collision warning and lane departure warning. There are also features that help you navigate out of tough parking spots, such as a ParkView rear backup camera, ParkSense parallel park assist, and rear cross path detection. 

Finding Your Safe New Car We understand that you want to get where you are going smoothly and securely, which is why we're proud of the vehicles we carry and their menu lists of standard and available amenities. No matter which car, truck, SUV, or minivan you choose, peace of mind in instilled in each FCA US LLC model. To learn more about the safety features available in our inventory, contact our RAM dealership serving Santa Maria, CA.