The 2013 models are on the roads and many drivers do not know what safety features their brake systems come standard with. Compared with vehicles purchased just five years ago, most 2013 models may have up to four new features built into the brakes system. Is it better that they don’t? Or, would they use the features in unintended ways?
Car Buyers’ Guide: drivers unaware of safety features
Ralf tells us he is a regular reader of Driven and eagerly looks forward to sitting down on Saturday mornings with his coffee and catching up on all things motoring.
He admits he gets a little confused with all the motoring jargon and asks for a brief layman’s description and the benefits of some of the latest on-board technology, especially safety gear.
“I’m heading into retirement and plan to buy a new vehicle and want to ask the sales staff all the right questions. Or, more importantly, make sure I’m getting the right answers,” says Ralf.
Fair enough Ralf, only too happy to provide an explanation of some of the on-board technology on the modern fleet.