Standard Safety Features in Honda Cars

Safety is an important concern for drivers, especially those who use their vehicles to transport their families. Recently, many auto manufacturers have invested heavily in suites of advanced safety features, and Honda is leading the pack. While Honda has always included a range of passive features that make their vehicles extremely safe, the company has now introduced Honda Sensing. This suite of advanced safety features provides active protection to drivers, giving you and your family peace of mind.

At Performance Honda, we know how important safety is to our customers. We think Honda’s safety features make their vehicles the perfect choice for drivers looking for peace of mind. In this article, we review the extensive range of safety perks that come standard on Honda’s vehicles, including both active and passive features.

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Passive Safety Features

Passive safety features are a long-time feature of Honda vehicles and still form the backbone of the Honda security suite. These features make vehicles more durable in collision situations, protecting you and your family from injury. Body design is one of the most important factors in collision safety, and Honda is an industry leader in creating durable vehicles. The company’s vehicles utilize the exclusive ACE body structure that distributes force more evenly during frontal collisions. This helps preserve the integrity of the cabin, protecting the passengers inside.

Air bags are another vital component of collision safety. All of Honda’s cars and SUVs include advanced airbag technology to protect you and your passengers in case of an accident. This includes advanced front airbags, as well as SmartVent front side airbags, side curtain airbags with rollover sensor and front knee airbags on select models. Honda vehicles also include front seat belts with a pretensioner and load limiter that automatically adjust their pressure to optimize protection. While we hope you’ll never need these features, they can give you and your family additional peace of mind on the road.

Active Safety Features

Active features are the newest innovation in driving safety, and Honda is taking the lead by including a range of active features in its vehicles. Aside from the Honda Sensing suite, which we discuss below, Honda vehicles come standard with two primary active features: a multi-angle rear camera, and active stability systems.

Honda’s rear camera gives drivers additional visibility when backing up or parallel parking. This can help them avoid collisions with pedestrians as well as contact with other vehicles. The camera view automatically appears on the touch screen whenever you switch your car into reverse. Honda’s active stability systems include Vehicle Stability Assist with Traction control for safer driving on all surfaces and an anti-lock braking system. They also include electronic brake distribution for increased stopping power and brake assist.

Honda Sensing

Honda Sensing is the company’s premier active safety package that now comes standard in many vehicles, including the 2022 CR-V, Passport, Pilot, Civic, Accord, Insight, Civic Hatchback, and Civic Si, as well as the 2023 Ridgeline, Odyssey, and HR-V. It includes a range of intelligent safety and driver assistance features to make your trips worry-free and comfortable. Below, we list some of Honda Sensing’s primary features:

Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)

The Collision Mitigation Braking System is an innovative feature that helps Honda drivers avoid frontal collisions with pedestrians and other vehicles. When an unavoidable collision is detected by the vehicle’s sensors, the system automatically applies brake pressure to stop the car.

Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)

The Road Departure Mitigation System increases safety by preventing drivers from changing lanes or leaving the road accidentally. Sensors on Honda vehicles automatically detect road markings and can adjust steering and braking if a driver crosses them without signaling.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Cruise control is a feature that has been integrated into many vehicles for years. Honda’s Adaptive Cruise Control feature is an update on this classic perk that intelligently controls braking to ensure that drivers maintain a safe distance between themselves and the cars in front of them. This can give you peace of mind and reduce the effort you expend on braking and accelerating.

Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)

Traffic Sign Recognition is a fantastic driver assistance feature that helps you comply with traffic regulations in your area. Using a small camera, your Honda will read roadside signs and notify you of them through your infotainment touch screen. This can help you stay within the speed limit and navigate your area without worrying about traffic violations.

Lane-Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

The Lane-Keeping Assist feature is a helpful safety perk that keeps drivers from drifting into other lanes, much like the RDM feature. It automatically adjusts steering to keep drivers centered in detected lanes.

Additional Honda Sensing Features

While the five features above are the pillars of the standard Sensing suite, additional perks are available on select vehicles, including:

• Blind Spot Information System: This feature uses sensors to monitor your car’s blind spot and notifies you if another vehicle is approaching while changing lanes.
• Cross Traffic Monitor: This feature uses the rearview camera to notify you of approaching vehicles while your car is in reverse.
• Auto Highbeam Headlights: This perk automatically activates your highbeams according to your surroundings when driving over 25 mph in low-light conditions.

That’s a brief overview of some of Honda’s standard safety features. As you can see, a Honda car or SUV is a great choice if you’re looking for peace of mind on the road. If you’re interested in one of these fantastic vehicles and live in the Fairfield, Ohio, area, come see us at Performance Honda. We have an extensive selection of new and used vehicles that include the safety features listed above. Feel free to swing by our dealership at a time that works for you and our friendly staff will help you explore our inventory and arrange a test drive.

If you have any questions about our vehicles or financing options, feel free to give us a call before you visit. We’re also the perfect spot for high-quality service in the Fairfield area. Whether your Honda needs new tires or an oil change, our staff of certified technicians can get it done at a price you can afford. Stay safe on the road and we can’t wait to see you at Performance Honda.

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