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Advanced safety technologies including driver assistance features significantly enhance your driving experience onboard and make every journey more enjoyable. Active safety technologies can detect potential danger and intervene in order to warn the driver and even prevent a collision. There are numerous active safety technologies on the market available in 2022 Kia vehicles that we know you will use every day. Let's take a look at some of these advanced driver assistance technologies.
Kia Smart Cruise Control
The Kia Smart Cruise Control uses a set of radars and sensors to detect vehicles approaching in front of you or another vehicle suddenly cutting into your lane when cruise control is activated. Smart Cruise Control can automatically keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead on the highway.
Lane Departure Warning
Lane departure warning is a technology that scans the lines on the road and can warn you when you are about to cross into the other lane. This can be particularly useful on the highway or in the city where distractions can occur.
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic braking with forward collision may just be your best friend in the city. If a vehicle suddenly brakes in front of you, the system will detect it and can automatically apply the brakes. This is not only very useful, but it is also very comforting to know that the technology keeping an eye on the road and protecting you.
There are a multitude of other Kia safety technologies and advanced driver assistance features. Give us a call today to learn more.
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