A Brief Look at Honda’s Active Safety System

Safety wasn’t always an attribute of American cars. No safety belts, air bags, or other safety devices were standard. However, it wasn’t long until the government, as well as innovators, developed a certain level of safety standards. Finally, it’s come to a head with Honda Sensing. This state-of-the-art system doesn’t only keep you safe in an accident; it actually helps prevent accidents from happening. Here’s a glance at the Honda Sensing suite that keeps you free of harm, even if you aren’t paying attention.

ACE Structure

Honda Sensing isn’t available on lower trims of Honda vehicles, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t in a safe vehicle. The automaker’s ACE structure provides crumple zones that avoid cataclysmic scenarios that keep the occupants from severe injury. By deflecting and absorbing the inertia and energy of a crash, the only victim is the car itself.

Lane Departure Warning

One of the toughest things to do is tackle a car full of kids, send texts, or make a call while you’re driving. Ideally, you shouldn’t do any of these activities, but sometimes the urge is too great. Fortunately, many Honda vehicles have a lane departure warning. Using a system of cameras and sensors, it “feels” the lane markings, alerting you when you’ve overstepped your boundaries. It doesn’t do the steering for you, but it’s a great system to keep you away from oncoming traffic.

Multi-Angle Rearview Camera

For most drivers, parallel parking is a burden. That’s where Honda’s Multi-Angle Rearview Camera comes into play. It shows you the angle you’re taking while in reverse. This may seem like a great convenience in an urban setting, but it also allows you to steer clear of children or other pedestrians as you back up. It’s a true lifesaver, especially if you live in a neighborhood full of youngsters.

Road Departure Mitigation

Like the lane departure warning, road departure mitigation makes certain you’re staying on the right path. When your vehicle drifts between 45 mph and 90 mph, Honda Sensing kicks in, alerting you with aural and visual cues, as well as a stern shake of the steering wheel. With this technology, you’ll never veer too far from the road, ensuring you get to your destination safely.

Forward Collision Warning

You’ve probably been driving down the Interstate when all of a sudden traffic comes to a stop. More often than not, this results in a fender bender or more severe collision. With forward collision warning, this situation is a thing of the past. Using a small front-mount camera, the vehicle can realize potentially hazardous situations and apply the brakes accordingly. Prior to applying the brakes, the system will alert you that a crash is nearly inevitable, allowing you to take the reins if you so choose.

Honda Sensing is one of the greatest breakthroughs in safety technology in decades. According to high-ranking officials, each vehicle will have Honda Sensing as a standard feature, resulting in an estimated 50 percent fewer crashes. By 2040, crashes won’t even exist. So, hop on the technology early. You’ll be a true trend-setter.

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