Volvo’s Still At It

   Pedestrians that run on the road instead of the sidewalk are some of the most annoying’s people of all time. Not only do they run in car lanes, but they also make drastic zigzagging movements that are unpredictable. Many a times I have been scared that one of them will find themselves on the hood of my car. Well if you’ve ever felt the same way, Volvo has invented the perfect solution. Introducing the Volvo V40, the first vehicle with airbags located at the base of the windshield, to protect pedestrians in the case of an accident.

   Volvo has been rated as one of the safest auto manufacturers on the road for their entire duration of existence. Their engineers make some of the best safety features available today. Unlike other auto manufacturers, Volvo implements safety measures that actually assist the driver and passengers in the instance of an accident. Other auto manufacturers boast about night vision and passenger airbags, while Volvo perfects and expands on their technology.

   While all of this sounds amazing, there is a major downside to increasing the amount of safety technology in vehicles. Chris Burdick at Automoblog.net reveals the downsides. “I am vehemently opposed to ‘active safety’ features…that allows drivers to be less aware of their surroundings. They begin to rely on this technology which not only is prone to failure, but what happens when they’re driving a car without it and have gotten used to it?”

   As automotive advancements increase, driver’s ability to control their car diminishes. Systems that are meant to help drivers lull them into a false sense of security. Drivers wholeheartedly depend on these technologies instead of using them as safety nets. These technologies were meant to help drivers, but have ended up hurting them. Just goes to show that technology doesn’t always help.