Website design By BotEap.comVolvo has long been credited with being the number one automaker when it comes to vehicle safety and with good reason. As the inventor of “crumple zones” and “roll cages” to protect passengers, Volvo set the standard for building cars around the world for generations to come. In fact, the automotive industry owes much to Volvo’s many safety contributions. Not to be lost in all this is the work that Mercedes-Benz has been doing to improve passenger safety as well. Taking the Volvo concept one step further, Mercedes now incorporates several technological advances with its vehicles to provide the safest driving experience available. Let’s take a look at Mercedes’ PRE-SAFE system and how it can protect you and your passengers.

Website design By BotEap.comI have to admit that when I first heard about Mercedes’ new security system I thought it was something that was still years away from being available. How wrong I was! The PRE-SAFE system, as it is called, is a great way to improve passenger safety and should be adopted by other car manufacturers. Yes, I’m sure it’s not a cheap system, but as it is with so many technological advances, the price is bound to come down and the system or something similar will become widely available across the board.

Website design By BotEap.comIntroduced with select Mercedes models in 2003, the PRE-SAFE system is automatically activated moments before a collision. All it takes is a panic stop or skid and the system kicks in; Here’s what occupants can expect moments before a crash occurs:

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Website design By BotEap.comComfortable in his place, part two. Along with seat belts, air cushions on the sides of the seats inflate to keep people in position.

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Website design By BotEap.comSince its introduction, PRE-SAFE has been extended to other Mercedes models and the original technology is constantly being modified and improved.

Website design By BotEap.comNew technology Mercedes is developing includes developing a radar sensor to track vehicles that run a red light and crash into your car. Once this technology is ready, it will take the PRE-SAFE system one step further and offer occupants one more way to avoid serious injury.

Website design By BotEap.comSo is Volvo behind in developing crash-prep technology? Unlucky. Volvo launched its whiplash protection seating system in 2000 that prepares passengers for a rear-end hit by adjusting the seating position to minimize impact. In addition, the company is working on a radar system that can detect when a driver is leaving their lane. This feature will also use an electronic eye to monitor blind spots not seen through the side mirrors.

Website design By BotEap.comUltimately, a defensive driver is the best driver, but there are times when situations are completely out of their control. Mercedes’ PRE-SAFE system is sure to go a long way and is likely to reduce serious injuries and even prevent some fatalities. Technology at its finest!