Three Technologies that Make Volvo Cars Safer

May 16 2022

Safety has always been a priority for Volvo and this is even more true today due to the numerous advances in technology that are integrated in every Volvo vehicle sold around the world. Here are some of the features that help make them the safest cars around.

The lane keeping assist

Standard on every new Volvo vehicle, the lane keeping assist monitors the road ahead to make sure that your vehicle stays in its lane. If the system detects a lane marking is about to be crossed without the turn signal being activated, it will use the steering system to gently move your Volvo back to the center of the lane. If multiple corrections need to be made in a short period of time, the system will also send vibrations through the steering wheel to alert you.

The rear cross-traffic alert

Volvo vehicles equipped with the rear cross-traffic alert use sensors to see around other vehicles in a way that is impossible to do for the driver. This means that backing out between two parked cars is much easier since the system can warn you of another vehicle arriving from the side. If this other vehicle is approaching rapidly enough that a collision risks to occur, your Volvo automatically applies the brakes until the danger has passed.

The Pilot Assist system

In addition to improving your comfort on long highway drives, the available Pilot Assist helps keep you safe by maintaining a safe distance between your Volvo and the vehicle in front at all times, even in stop and go traffic. This reduces your stress and helps you be more alert and attentive to the road. The steering assist that is part of Pilot Assist also improves your safety by keeping your Volvo centered in the middle of its lane, even in curves on the highway, which reduces the risk of collision with another vehicle.

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