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Protect Your Family! Must-Have Car Safety Features!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post brought to you by SheSavvy and The National Safety Council www.nsc.org and the University of Iowa.

Even if you consider yourself to be a responsible driver, other people’s driving will always be unpredictable. However, with all the new safety features in modern cars, it’s much easier for you and your loved ones to feel safe on the road or in high-traffic areas. "My Car Does What?" is a national campaign created by the National Safety Council and the University of Iowa to help educate drivers on new vehicle safety features designed to help prevent crashes and save lives. The ultimate goal of the campaign is to instruct drivers on how to use these features, leading to safer driving and less accidents. Though some of these features have been around the automobile market for years, studies show that they are often not being utilized because consumers do not know how to use them correctly. 



I’m sure you’ve heard of many of the new technologies being incorporated into cars, including those that warn drivers about potential hazards and threats that may cause accidents. The feature I’m focusing on today does just that. The Back-Up Warning feature alerts you of objects behind your car as you back out of spaces like driveways or parking spots. It works by using rear sensors to scan for objects behind your car and alerts you if one is detected. This not only protects your car from damage, but can also protect your children, pets, and neighbors from accidental injury.


Being an animal lover and mother, this is a must have feature when I am purchasing a new car. As much as we love our children and little furballs, they are not always as aware of their surroundings as we’d like them to be. The back-up warning feature makes it possible for us as drivers to be aware of their surroundings for them. One quick glance of Fido on the dashboard camera or a trigger of the motion sensor, and your car will alert you with a beep or vibration warning to inform you that something is blocking your path.

It is also super helpful for all of the drivers out there that don’t consider parallel parking one of their strong skills. This can prevent other drivers from causing damage to your car if you often utilize street parking. One shortcoming of this feature is that there are some objects that back-up warning sensors may NOT detect, especially if they’re located partially under the car. To play it safe, your best practice is to always be sure to physically check behind and under your car before backing out of a driveway or parking spot.



Safety features like the back-up warning increase the odds of protecting your car from damage and your family members (even the furry ones!) from vehicular injuries. The more consumers who utilize these safety features properly, will greatly reduce the amount of accidents on the road today and increase the safety for all drivers.

How do car safety features keep you and your family safer on the roads? Share your safety features in the comments below!

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16 comments :

  1. I'm a HUGE fan of back up cameras and blind spot sensing. Those are the two most dangerous areas for my and for everyone around me.

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    1. Hi Stacie, I couldn't agree more! Every time I drive hubby's car without the backup camera or sensors, it drives me crazy! lol

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  2. It is amazing that there is new technology that has advanced for us driving to keep our family safe. Glad you shared this information, it really blows me away at how advanced everything is getting!

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    1. I'm loving the advanced technology, too!
      Thanks for stopping by, Brandy!

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  3. I am looking for a new car with more up to date safety features. I would love to have a back up camera.

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    1. Hi Ann,
      My hubby's car doesn't have the back up camera either. I keep pushing him to get a new car.
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. Technology in the vehicles has advanced since I started driving years ago. The backup warning features is a great one I believe. I love the turn signal lights on the mirrors cars have now days too. Thanks for sharing this must have feature.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by, Rebecca!
      I love the signal lights on the mirrors! Very cool and great safety feature!

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  5. I love the back up warning feature! We got a new subaru outback because we wanted a reliable car for our daughter. I love it and the back up camera!

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    1. That's great, Jenn. The back up camera is priceless when it comes to safety!
      Thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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  6. Our car is fairly new and has a camera, but it does not beep. There was a situation where it would have come in handy.

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  7. These are all important. I also look for the back up warning feature when buying a car.

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    1. I agree! Love the warning feature!
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  8. I just got a new car a few months ago and am obsessed with the camera system it has!!!! I don't know how I ever had a car without one. Definitely my favorite safety feature

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    1. I agree, Courtney. The back up camera is so much safer!
      Thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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