Safety should always be every car enthusiast’s priority—that’s a universal rule that we all should adhere to. Why? Simple: because statistically, automobiles are one of the most dangerous machines on the planet. There are more deaths and accidents caused by land-based automobile transportation than anywhere else in the transportation industry; so we have to at least do our part to keep our roads the safest they can be. Remember: children, families, mothers, teachers, and a lot of good people use those roads; keep that in mind the next time you’re off for a drive.
But don’t worry too much. Recent innovations have made the modern automobile a lot safer than it used to be. There’s the common seatbelt that’s repeatedly been proven to be able to save lives, even through the most terrible crashes. Add the air bag to that and you’re pretty much looking at the safest car on the road—for its drivers and passengers at least. So yes, while the modern car is already a relatively safe machine, there are a couple more things you can do to make it even safer. Here’s how:
1) If you haven’t already done so, install side marker safety lights. Armed with some bolts, wrenches, and your own owner’s manual (for the electronic connections), you can easily install these lights to the side of your car. What they’ll do is improve your car’s road visibility by informing nearby pedestrians and fellow motorists of your position, direction, and size—allowing them to better avoid any collision with you.
2) Get some motion sensors installed. Through beeping noises (and flashing lights for some models), these motion sensors can warn you when your car’s already too close for comfort against any obstacle, be it another car, a wall, the curb, or a pedestrian.
3) Make sure your tires are still treaded properly. Tire treads are designed to wave off moisture, giving your car a better grip on the road. Today, most modern tires come with markers that are positioned under and perpendicular to the treads. When your treads have worn out to the point that they’re already at the same level as the markers, then you either need to buy new tires or have your old ones retreaded.
With all that said, we can finally end with the best piece of advice we can give you regarding road safety: drive defensively. Not only will that make you a safer driver, it’ll even reduce the undue wear-and-tear of your brake calipers, engine, and other important car components. So remember: when you’re on the road, think and drive safely—not just for your sake, but for everyone else who uses our roads.
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