By Michael, on July 7th, 2012 
Did you know driving a car is one of the riskiest things a person can do? Yet, millions of people wake up in the morning to get into their cars for work. Statistics show that you are many times more likely to be involved in a fatal car crash than a plane crash. In fact, car accident deaths in the US are only surpassed by heart diseases and cancers.
Fortunately, today's advanced technologies allow automakers to equip most production cars with plenty of security measures. Car security technologies save people's lives every day, and here are some of today's most notable.
Rear Traffic Detection
Reversing out of a parking spot when it's dark outside can be a difficult task. That's why many modern vehicles are equipped with a radar that detects when something is behind you. An alarm will sound off to warn you if something is within close proximity of the rear bumper. Some vehicles have a rearview camera installed into the central console so you can see exactly what's behind you when going in reverse.
Wrong Way Notification
Driving on new roads can be tricky because different cities are set up in different ways. You might even find yourself going down a one-way street and straight onto incoming traffic. Luckily, the engineers at BMW added an extra feature to many of their GPS-equipped vehicles. If you find yourself going in the wrong direction, wrong way notification will sound and an icon will pop up to alert you. You'll also be guided by an arrow pointing in the correct direction.
Enhanced HUD
When weather conditions impair your vision, you'll wish you were in a Ford Explorer. No matter how harsh the precipitation, the newest models' infrared camera will highlight the edges of the road in a fluorescent hue and lead you in the right direction with a laser dot. This advanced heads-up-display also detects animals and other obstructions on the road by highlighting them.
While they're nothing new, car alarms have prevented countless robberies for decades. If you happen to be in the car when a bad guy decides to attack, a loud and persisting alarm will sound off to alert everyone in the vicinity. The noise could scare off the culprit and possibly save your life.
Lane-Keeping Assist
Driving on the freeways for extended durations can make a person snooze off. Falling asleep at the wheel is a major concern because it usually results in serious injury or death. Mercedes-Benz engineers have installed cameras that can locate the white lines on the street in their E-Class automobiles. If you suddenly veer across a line, the steering wheel will vibrate to warn you that you are not staying in lane.
Blind Spot Detection
Blind spots are bad news because many people overlook how dangerous they can be. Looking into the side mirrors or rearview mirror is not enough to justify a lane change. You must physically turn around to confirm that the way is clear. Thanks to Volvo, blind spot detection will sound when a vehicle is present. Since its introduction, many makes and models have implemented blind spot detection by default.
Air Bags
During a violent crash, many vehicles will deploy air bags on impact to protect the driver and passengers. Some cars have air bags built into seat belts to prevent injury by constriction.
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Ryan Devereux knows that security is of the utmost importance, especially on loans. He is always wondering if you can use your car as security on a loan.
