One of the main reasons 4x4s and 4WD SUV's are so popular is because they have so many exceptional safety features. There are five proven ones that buyers desire and feel more safe and secure when driving such a 4x4.
***Front Impact Airbags***
This safety feature bursts open upon an impact in a crash or collision, and it's essential for 4WDs since many of them are driven aggressively both on and off road where the incidence of having accidents is much higher than in other types of vehicles. They protect the driver, and often the passenger as well in some makes and models, from being forced into the dashboard and windshield, thus reducing the amount of personal injury they suffer. They've been around in 4x4s for some time now and this feature is still in great demand by purchasers.
***4-Wheel ABS Anti-Lock Brakes***
This is an inherently more sophisticated and advanced braking system that involves simultaneous braking of all four wheels at the same time whether the vehicle is in either two-wheel drive or in the 4x4 drive mode. Instead of just one or two wheels locking up and doing all of the braking, an even amount of hydraulic brake fluid passes through each of the four independent brake lines so that the disc or drum brakes clench down tightly against the inner brake rotor as controlled by electronic circuitry connected to the vehicle's main brake master cylinder. This feature also creates a much smoother and more even as well as a more powerful braking sensation to help stop the vehicle much more precisely and evenly.
***Side Curtain Air Bags***
These side air bags protect the passenger and the driver in the front seats of the SUV by opening upon a collision impact. They work in conjunction with the front impact air bag to provide much more safety than the front air bag alone could possible achieve. Physical injuries to the upfront driver and passenger are significantly diminished when a side collision occurs at either low, moderate, or high speeds by another vehicle, whether it's a car, truck, van, or even another 4WD SUV. It feels like a pressure sensation against the driver's and passenger's body when they explode open upon side impact incidents, and it helps protect bones from being fractured as well as helping prevent head and neck injuries as well.
***Stability Control System***
This is a sophisticated stabilization system built into most every 4WD SUV whether it's at the low or high end of the price point range. The system helps more consistently keep the vehicle in the most perfect balance possible on dangerous roads, including ice and snow as well as on off road driving applications. It uses electronic and hydraulic circuitry and advanced mechanical technology and design engineering to provide the safest overall ride possible on a wide variety of terrains, including pitted and pockmarked surfaces, as well as on steep hills with lots of bumps on them.
***High Performance Tyres in Bad Weather***
These precisely designed, hi-tech tyres provide enormous safety control in challenging road conditions and during driving in foul weather such as on slick, rainy roads, during sleet, hail, slush, mud, sand and dirt. The immense strength of the tires and their rugged deep grooves make the 4x4s handle much more securely and provides the driver and passengers with superb overall peace of mind. Moreover, another popular safety feature to mention that's commonly found on 4x4s is an anti-theft alarm security system, but this doesn't have as much to do with actual driving of the vehicle as the other safety and security features mentioned.
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4/3/11
Five Safety Features of 4x4's and 4WD SUV's
