Kyle Hunt
The biggest concerns while driving used to be bad Utah snowstorms, driving under the influence and drowsy driving. With the invention of smartphones texting while driving is added to that list making Utah roads scarier than ever. Unfortunately we can’t control the choices others make, but we can drive vehicles like the Ford Fusion that will keep us safer. These are some of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s safest vehicle picks for 2013:
The 2013 Ford Fusion has been awarded as a Top Safety Pick Plus. This is because of its acceptable crash test ratings and cutting edge safety features. The Ford Fusion includes the new Personal Safety System, which is a technology that uses a restraint control module to translate the information that it gets from the crash sensors. The airbags are tailored to deploy according to the passengers size.
The 2013 Honda accord has incredible crash-test ratings for a mid-sized sedan. A like the Ford Fusion the Honda Accord features an all new technology, SmartVent. It also has four-wheel disc brakes, Forward Collision Warning, Adaptive Cruise control and Lane Departure Warning.
The Chrysler 200 4-door has a high-strength steel body frame and rear crumble zones that aid in keeping the passengers safe upon collision. The Chrysler has active front head restraints, side-curtain airbags, multistage airbags and front seat-mounted airbags. The vehicle also features antilock brakes and an electronic stability system.
The Dodge Avenger keeps passengers safe with its anti-lock brakes, stability control, front-impact airbags, side impact airbags, overhead airbags, pretensioners, anti-whiplash and security system. The vehicle has safety features comparable to the Ford Fusion, Honda Accord and The Chrysler 200.
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