Series of technology features to help drive cars more safely
Driver assistance technology features are no longer new to modern cars. Even if they are not available in the standard version, users are willing to install some additional items to help them feel secure on every journey.
Dash cam
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GoPro is a small, high-quality video recording device that fits inside a car. Users can place the device on the dashboard or windshield to track their journey.
Nowadays, 360-degree cameras even help drivers observe the entire scene around the car, eliminating hidden corners and blind spots. Through images from the camera, drivers can proactively avoid situations, especially when driving or reversing in narrow spaces.
It is worth mentioning that dash cams are very important when a collision or accident occurs. When an incident occurs, the situation will be recorded in detail and clearly on the camera, helping the authorities determine who is right and who is wrong in the accident.
Positioning system
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Positioning technology allows drivers to determine the location of their vehicles on any road. Nowadays, GPS is becoming more and more popular, accurate and convenient, helping drivers easily determine their travel route and avoid getting lost.
For some luxury cars, the navigation app will be integrated with the car's available infotainment system. On the other hand, although this function is not available on regular cars, owners can buy third-party GPS devices to install it.
Anti-theft device
For the past 20 years, most car models have been equipped with anti-theft systems that use encrypted wireless communication between the key and the car for authentication.
The keys use anti-theft technology that has small chips embedded inside that transmit a coded message to the car. When the car receives the correct coded message, it starts. But if it doesn't receive the code, the car can't start. This technology makes it more difficult for bad guys to break into the car and steal it.
Airbag
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Airbags are now one of the indispensable features on cars. Even small, cheap cars like Kia Morning, Hyundai i10, Toyota Wigo are equipped with at least 2 airbags for the driver and front passenger. Similarly, higher-end cars will have more airbags.
In the event of a collision, the large inertial force causes the driver and passengers to be thrown forward, leading to a strong impact. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags are a passive safety feature in cars that help protect the driver and passengers, minimizing the damage caused by these impacts.
Anti-lock braking system ABS
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When decelerating suddenly, the car's brakes may lock because the brake pads press tightly against the brake disc. This causes the wheels to stop rotating suddenly, losing traction, causing the car to skid, or even lose control. Therefore, today many famous car manufacturers have equipped their car models with an anti-lock braking system (ABS).
This is a safety system on cars that helps prevent the brakes from locking up. If it detects that one or more wheels are decelerating abnormally compared to the other wheels, the ABS braking system will continuously control the increase and decrease of oil pressure so that the brakes will continuously click and release instead of clamping down.
Thanks to that, the car can stop easily and safely under the control of the driver. ABS brakes are currently one of the basic car safety systems, equipped on most car models, including cheap A-class cars.
Electronic balance system
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When driving at high speed, on slippery roads, if you suddenly turn or steer to avoid obstacles, the driver may experience understeer or oversteer. At that time, because the wheels lose traction, the car will slide, swing its tail or sideways, if not handled properly, it is easy to lose control, even flip the car.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is a safety technology that helps stabilize the vehicle in the above situations. When detecting a deviation in the steering angle and the vehicle's body rotation angle, the system will intervene with the brakes to adjust the speed of the wheels. Some more modern electronic stability systems also have the ability to intervene to reduce the torque transmitted from the engine to the wheels.
To ensure the safety of drivers and passengers, the ESP feature is increasingly widely applied. Currently, most popular cars such as Toyota Vios, Honda City, Mazda 2, Hyundai Accent, Kia Soluto, Kia Morning, VinFast Fadil all have this feature.
