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Safety features of a car.
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Airbags
An airbag is a vehicle safety device. It is an occupant restraint system consisting of a flexible fabric envelope or cushion designed to inflate rapidly during an automobile collision. Its purpose is to cushion occupants during a crash and provide protection to their bodies when they strike interior objects such as the steering wheel or a window. -
Seatbelts
A seat belt, sometimes called a safety belt, is a safety harness designed to secure the occupant of a vehicle against harmful movement that may result during a collision or a sudden stop. A seat belt reduces the likelihood and severity of injury in a traffic collision by stopping the vehicle occupant from hitting hard against interior elements of the vehicle or other passengers (the so-called second impact), by keeping occupants positioned correctly for maximum benefit from the airbag. -
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is an automobile safety system that allows the wheels on a motor vehicle to continue interacting tractively with the road surface as directed by driver steering inputs while braking, preventing the wheels from locking up (that is, ceasing rotation) and therefore avoiding skidding. It is an automated system that uses the principles of threshold braking and cadence braking, that was practised by skilful drivers with previous generation non-ABS braking systems. It -
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
A TPMS is designed to ensure the driver is aware of deflated Runflat tyres as they don't show the usual outward signs of a deflated tyre, nor does the vehicle lose stability as it would on conventional tyres. All vehicles fitted with Runflat tyres must have a TPMS. There are two main types of TPMS. The first is a sensor based system that directly measures pressure using a sensor inside the tyre, and sends data to a control unit via radio signal. -
" Snowmotion "
In 2009 Citroën became the first manufacturer to feature "Snowmotion", an Intelligent Anti Skid system developed in conjunction with Bosch, which gives drivers a level of control in extreme ice or snow conditions similar to a 4x4
