Tyler is a wonderful place to live, but driving here can be a challenge. With a large college and high school population, a lot of the drivers are just inexperienced. Add to that professionals in a hurry, unsafe drivers on their cell phones and all the other complications that come with heavy traffic, and there’s an increased risk of a car accident. How safe will your family be if you experience a wreck? At Velocity Mazda we hope it never happens, but we’re proud of the superior safety features that come with every vehicle we sell.
Mazda was named 2018 Best Car Brand by U.S. News and World Report for its driving dynamics, comfortable interior seating, technology designed for the user and attractive design. It looks amazing and handles like a dream, but even more importantly, every model offered is an IIHS+ Top Safety Pick. Here are a few of the ways our cars will keep you safe.
Active Safety Technology
The best way to stay safe on the road is to keep accidents from happening. Mazda’s i-ACTIVSENSE is a collection of technologies that help drivers spot danger well in advance and avoid impending collisions. Each operates with
watchmaker precision that always has your safety in mind. These are just a few of our safety features:
- Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) – When you drive at night, this system turns your low beams as you steer, so the light shines in the direction you’re turning.
- High-Beam Control (HBC) – At night your car automatically switches on your brights so you can see what’s ahead. It also dims them when it senses an approaching car or you get near taillights. Click to see a video demonstration.
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) – If you start to drift from your lane, an alarm will alert you so you can make a correction and avoid the possibility of impact.
- Acceleration Control – If you step on the gas by mistake and there’s an obstacle in front of you, your car sends an alert and stops you from taking off.
When Accidents Happen
Sometimes accidents happen no matter how safely you drive or what technology comes with your vehicle. These technologies protect you and your passengers when the worst happens.
- SKYACTIV-Body – It’s lightweight for driving enjoyment and superior handling, but your Mazda’s body is also extremely strong. The front end has a multi-load path design to disperse collision shock and high-tensile steel around critical cabin areas. The doors contain side impact bars, the underbody has a strengthened frame and the fuel tank is designed for safety in case of impact.
- Front seats – The most common auto injuries involve the head and neck. Our seat structure is designed to reduce shock and prevent damage.
- ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors – Protect your tiny passengers with this attachment point that makes it easy to tether your safety seat.
Mazda has too many safety features to list in one article, but we’d be glad to show them to you in person. At Velocity Mazda, we don’t just sell cars. We live in East Texas and we care about our community. Stop by to find out more about how our cars keep families safe.
Content by Missy for Velocity Mazda
Sources:http://www.mazda.com/en/innovation/technology/safety/http://www.mazda.com/en/innovation/technology/safety/https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/mazda-makes-key-safety-features-standard-on-almost-every-2018-model/
