There is a good chance that you have heard something about active safety and passive safety as they pertain to vehicles. What is the difference? What types of safety features does Nissan provide? There are plenty of questions surrounding driving safety, and we’re here to provide answers. Keep reading to learn more.
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Active safety vs. passive safety
In the most basic sense, active safety and passive safety are separated by whether they are designed to prevent a collision or to limit the damage of one. Active safety measures are put in place in an effort to totally avoid an accident in the first place. In the event that a collision does occur, passive safety features are meant to soften the blow, so to speak.
Nissan active safety features
Examples of active safety technologies available on Nissan models include intelligent forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and backup intervention. Each of those features has a specific purpose and are designed to prevent collisions at all times. Intelligent forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking work together when the systems detect an oncoming obstacle. Other active safety features include vehicle dynamic control, automatic headlights, and traction control.
Nissan passive safety features
Sometimes, collisions are unavoidable. In that case, there are precautions put in place to minimize the effects. The Nissan advanced airbag system, safety cages, and Snug Kids are examples of Nissan passive safety technologies. Snug Kids is an industry-first child safety seat fit guide. This guide lists invaluable tips for child seat installation. LATCH is also included in all new Nissan models to ensure that young passengers are as secure as possible.
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