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Auto Saftey Equipment
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| Below are auto safety accident avoidance
equipment/options you can find as
on today's vehicles.
ACCIDENT AVOIDANCE
(A) ANTI-LOCK BRAKES: pulse braking system to prevent
skids.
(B) TRACTION CONTROL: detects if a wheel slips during a
period of acceleration and compensates by adjusting
throttle and braking system to maintain wheel/tire
contact with the road surface.
(C) TIRE PRESSURE WARNING: a dash board warning device
that alerts the vehicle operator that low tire pressure
is present.
(D) ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL: automatic system that
helps provide stability to keep vehicle on the intended
course chosen by the vehicle operator.
(E) RUN-FLAT TIRES: tires that do not blow out hence
adding to the drivers ability to control the
vehicle.
(F) COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS: warns the operator
that an object may exist in the path of the vehicle
when the opertor is backing the vehicle. Some systems
incorporate an additional warning system that warns the
operator that the vehicle may be straying out of it
lane. Other systems are available with a warning to the
operator that another vehicle is in the operator's
blind spot. Finally, some systems incorporate adaptive
cruise control. This is a device that helps the
operator maintain a safe distance between moving
vehicles.
SOURCES: Kelly Blue Book Web Site (kbb.com), J.D.Powers
and Associates, Edmunds.com, BusinessWeek Magazine,
Rice Toyota World (ricetoyota.com). |
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