Dehradun Car Accident: Why are our cars not safe despite being advanced, where are things going wrong?
In a recent car accident in Dehradun, a Toyota Innova Hycross was completely destroyed. Six youths lost their lives in this accident. In such a situation, a big question arises whether the cars made in India are as safe as the cars made at the global level or not? Even an advanced car like Innova Hycross could not save the lives of the youth. So are the features found in Indian cars proving unsuccessful in saving lives? Or is the real reason our driving style, which is weakening our safety. Let's find out.
Nowadays cars are becoming very modern. A new trend that has emerged in India is that of safe cars. These are such cars which have tremendous safety features. If you want to stay safe on the road, then you will have to pay attention to the safety features of the car and follow the traffic rules.
Car Assessment Program and Crash Test
To check the safety of cars in India, Bharat NCAP (Bharat New Car Safety Assessment Program) agency conducts crash tests. Global NCAP also conducts crash tests, it is an international agency. These tests test the strength of the cars, the impact of airbags and safety features, and give points. The strongest car is given a 5 star safety rating. However, there are still many cars in India that do not perform well in these tests.
The speed of Dehradun is said to be 150 km per hour. It is clear that any accident at such a high speed can be fatal. Speed limits are fixed on many roads in India, but they are rarely followed. It is very important to follow the speed limit, especially in urban areas, the speed limit must be kept in mind. Therefore, it is important to have a good driving style.
Car safety features
Cars nowadays come with a variety of safety features, such as airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and seat belt reminders. These features help reduce injuries in case of an accident.
Seat Belt Reminder: This feature reminds the driver and passengers to fasten their seat belts.
Airbags: In case of an accident, airbags open up, saving the lives of the driver and other passengers. Nowadays, many cars come with 6 airbags as standard.
Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS): This system helps in controlling the car automatically. It also helps in preventing road accidents.
The Dehradun accident teaches us that while buying a car, we should not only focus on the price and features, but also on the safety features. Apart from this, it is important to follow traffic rules. The government should also make strict rules for road safety and ensure their compliance.