Don't ever let anyone tell you that Toyota doesn't take safety seriously. They're on the offensive, developing and testing new safety features everyday for use in their lineup. Among the features that are most discussed on Toyota's development table right now are light-blocking technology aimed at shielding drivers from the blindingly bright high beam lights of oncoming traffic; a heart-attack-sensing steering wheel; and a pop-up hood designed to significantly reduce the impact when a car hits a pedestrian. But, what if that last one never had to happen again?
That is the aim of Toyota's newest safety endeavor, which we here at Marion Toyota think is pretty cool. Toyota's new crash-avoidance technology is capable of calculating what must be done in order to avoid an oncoming object, and then execute those maneuvers before the driver even has time to react.
How does Toyota's new safety suite accomplish this? The answer is simple. It is done through a series of integrated cameras, millimeter-wave radar, and in-car microprocessors. Watch out Volvo, because Toyota is taking their safety up to a new level, and it won't be long before it is yet another feature to boast about in their lineup!
What caused Toyota to develop this new feature is actually the sheer number of pedestrian related accidents that occur in this country. After doing a little digging, we were shocked to discover just how common accidents like these occur in the United States. For instance, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) documented over 4,000 pedestrians were struck in the U.S, in 2009 alone. Meanwhile, another study from performed in the Washington, D.C. found that more accidents involve pedestrians in the District's crosswalks than other vehicles in the streets.
If you'd like to learn more about what other safety features are currently implemented in the new Toyota models that we carry on our lot at , then be sure to browse the new inventory and showroom sections of our website. There, you'll find a wide range of information pertaining to financing, as well as parts and service.
But, if you're tired to simply reading about your next ride, like the Toyota Tundra or 4Runner, and would much rather get a more hands-on feel for it, then we highly recommend arranging a test drive with us today. You can reach us by either calling us up at (888) 223-1540 or by simply filling out a contact form online.
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