5 Modern Car Safety Features on Indian Cars Explained

It is good to see, after the introduction of the cleaner BS6 emission norms, not only the environment but also the occupant’s safety is a concern. Besides, it is more than just enhancing the performance of an IC engine. That said, the new BNVSAP crash test norms are the ones that the new cars should comply to sell in our domestic markets.

For you to know BNVSAP stands for Bharat New Vehicle Safety Assessment Program. In these guidelines, many of the new cars come with many safety features as standard along with the top variant getting the top-end ones. Here are the safety features that are crucial for a car and will not only save lives but enhance the driving experience from behind the wheel.

Note: Some features in the list are yet to come to India. We assume they’ll be making a debut in our market soon.

1. Cornering Stability Control (CSC)
   

   

   Cornering Stability Control or Dynamic Cornering Assist whatever you’d like to call it all are its synonyms. Many of the modern cars come with a feature called Cornering Brake Control (Vector Braking). Driving fast in a straight line is a child’s play but maintaining high speed on the corners, is what that should be mastered. Well, this safety feature will help you do exactly that but ever so silently without you even knowing.

   For starters, this is the extinction of ESP (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) and ABS (Anti-lock Braking system). The sensors used in both are the same that the CBC uses. With that clear let’s dive into its working.

   • A Cornering Brake Control can kick-in any time while cornering, in starting of the corner, in the middle or while exiting a corner.
   • Considering a scenario, of running right at a considerably high speed, the inside wheels will tend to lose grip easily (understeer).
   • CBC will apply little brakes to the inner wheels in order to keep them in control and let the car turn better.
   • This is because the slowing of the inner wheel will assist the vehicle in turning hence maintaining the desired cornering line.

2. Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
   

   

   Many of us know that ESS is a part of the BNVSAP norms safety kit. ESS or Emergency Stop Signal or Panic Braking all are exactly the same. Out on the road, this feature could really save lives by warning the cars behind.

   Under hard braking, firstly due to ABS the wheels of the vehicle will not lose traction. Secondly, due to hard braking, the brake light and the hazard lights in a vehicle will start flashing indicating a hazard. This could really help in determining a sudden stopping vehicle. Provided the vehicle behind is not tailgating. Hence it is recommended, to maintain a considerable distance between your car and the vehicle ahead.

3. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
   

   

   This is one of the safety features we desperately require in our cars. This would not only save lives but also reduce the severity of the impact. But how does it work? well, an infrared sensor is present in front of the vehicle that keeps a  constant check. If the sensor detects an obstruction in front at a certain distance, the system will first warn the driver of the obstacle with a beep. After a warning, if the driver does not acknowledge the threat, the car will apply the brakes for the driver.

   There are two things that the Automatic Emergency Braking does. One is if the driver has acknowledged the threat and has applied the braked but the braking force is not enough, AEB will apply a grater brake force for you. Secondly, after repeated warnings, if the driver is not applying the brakes, the AEB will apply brakes for the driver.

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4. Telematics (Connected Car Technology)
   

   

   The working of Telematics is not as complicated as its sounds. In simple words, telematics is also known as connected car tech. For you to know, connected car tech includes as many as 52 different features in a car, of course, it also depends on the carmakers. Working of telematic is quite simple, an internet-enabled sim is embedded in the infotainment system in the vehicle that is physically connected with the vehicle. That allows the infotainment to read all the necessary details like the driving information or other car features.

   Some of the features the tech-enabled vehicle comes with are remote locking and unlocking, can immobilizer the vehicle on the go, geo-fencing, can also keep a track of the vehicle and more. This could safety identity the threaten the car and can also inform about the threat.

5. Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
   

   

   Thanks to Land Rover as they were among the first to have the feature on board a passenger vehicle. One of the very convenient features includes TPMS or the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. With a tap of a button, the driver can know all the exact tyre pressure in the individual tyres. This could result in better tyre life, as it is highly unlikely that you will run those tyre on low pressure. Alongside showing the exact tyre pressure, some TPMS also warn about low tyre pressure getting low or even a puncture.

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With a safe and smart automobile, one can confidently drive a vehicle on road also reducing the risks of accidents. Do let us know about which safety feature you wanna know? Let’s have a part 2.

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