10 Technologies That Keep Drivers Safe

Vehicle balance system, anti-lock braking system, airbags... are safety equipment on cars to minimize risks for drivers when participating in traffic.

Vehicle balance system:Electronic stability control first appeared on two BMW cars, the 750iL and 850Ci, under the name DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) to help the car quickly regain a stable position when cornering. After that, car manufacturers improved the technology with many different names such as ESP (Mercedes), STS (Cadillac), VSC (Lexus).

Anti-lock braking system (ABS): ABS stands for Anti-lock Braking System, which is a system that prevents the vehicle's wheels from locking up during braking, preventing the wheels from slipping on the road surface. German company Bosch pioneered the development of this system in the 1930s and first applied it to the Mercedes-Benz S-series in 1978.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): In order to reduce the risk of rollover accidents due to tire explosions, car manufacturers have equipped their cars with TPMS. However, one thing that many manufacturers apply is the allowable pressure change range of about 0.2Bar (1 Bar = 1.019kg/cm2). If the pressure exceeds this number, the warning system will send a signal on the dashboard to let the driver know and take timely corrective action, ensuring safe vehicle operation.

Airbag:In 1973, Oldsmobile's 1973 Toronado was the first passenger car to be equipped with airbags. A year later, Buick, Cadillac, and Oldsmobile made dual airbags optional on most of their full-size models. In Europe, Mercedes-Benz also made airbags an option for the first time on the S-Class. However, the concept and application of airbags between German and American automakers were somewhat different. While Ford and GM viewed airbags as a design alternative to seat belts, Mercedes-Benz integrated both airbags and seat belts into its vehicles to more effectively prevent injuries.

High strength steel:This type of steel has a higher tensile strength and yield strength than regular black steel (350MPa). This is a specialized material used to increase vehicle load capacity but reduce weight. In addition, this material helps the vehicle to be more stable against strong impacts such as collisions and hits.

Adaptive Headlight:Unlike traditional headlights that only illuminate depending on the steering direction, Adaptive Headlights will automatically tilt and illuminate the corner, providing a wide field of vision when driving at night. In addition, Adaptive Headlights can also adjust the light intensity, limiting glare for oncoming drivers.

Auto Emergency Braking (AEB):This is a safety system that can warn of a rear-end accident or reduce the speed of the collision. In addition, this system also automatically brakes the vehicle independently in critical situations.

Blind spot warning system:In bad weather conditions, observing blind spots is always a nightmare for drivers. Blind spot warning technology was born to relieve that anxiety. With cameras and radars, drivers will easily control blind spots when changing lanes. It will emit light or sound signals to warn, helping to increase safety when participating in traffic.

Night Vision System:Using infrared imaging, pedestrians, animals, and other heat-emitting objects are clearly visible, up to 300m in front of the vehicle. Clear images of any potential hazards are displayed on the control screen, helping the driver stay safer while driving.

Lane Departure Warning System:When the vehicle deviates from the designated lane and does not have any turn signal, the lane departure warning system will give an audible and visual warning. This system is very useful in preventing accidents when the driver is distracted or drowsy.

According to Zing