Caring For Your Car At Capitol: Why Modern Vehicles Are Safer Than Vintage Cars

 

Reason #1: Stronger Materials & Engineering

Not all steel is created equal. Modern cars are made with advanced alloys that are engineered for superior strength in the event of a crash, as well as other materials like aluminium, magnesium and even carbon fiber. These superior materials absorb more energy in a crash, doing a better job than vintage cars of protecting the people inside. However, long before you get involved in an accident, modern cars have features and technology that can help you avoid a crash in the first place.

 

Reason #2: Better Performance

With lighter materials, bigger brakes and smaller yet more powerful engines, modern cars generally provide better performance than a vehicle of similar size and cost would have performed decades ago. If you find yourself in a dicey traffic situation, bigger disc brakes can bring you to a more confident stop than smaller brakes and drum brake technologies used on older vehicles. Or, if you need to get out of the way of danger, modern engines make plenty of low-end torque so you can quickly move even a large SUV out of traffic as needed.

Reason #3: Hands-Free Infotainment

One of the most common contributing factors in automotive accidents is distraction. With just about everyone carrying cell phones these days, the potential for distraction from behind the wheel has never been greater. Even if you're paying attention, you can't control everyone else on the road. You can at least keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road with help of hands-free multimedia systems. You can use the touchscreen, use voice controls and place calls or get directions all hands-free. So you can keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

 

Reason #4: Superior Lighting

Traditional halogen headlights aren't much different from the disposable light bulbs you might find in the ceiling fan at home. However, more and more modern cars are equipped with LED lighting, which is superior in every way. It provides a more natural lighting color and a brighter beam for better visibility, yet it won't blind drivers in oncoming lanes of traffic. Modern vehicles also feature LED daytime running lights, which can make you easier to spot in the rain, snow and fog -- while adding a sharp, sporty look, too.

Reason #5: Driver-Assist Technology

The most advanced modern safety features can go even further. They won't just help you survive an accident, but they'll help prevent one from happening automatically. Modern Chevrolet models offer features that can automatically engage the brakes if you get cut off in traffic, or maintain a safe following distance from heavy, flowing highway traffic. Other features like blind spot monitors can act as eyes in the back of your head, so you can keep better track of your vehicle and the traffic around you.