How To Protect Yourself From Injury In Case Of An Accident.

I just saw the aftermath of an accident. From the looks of it, a small SUV had either failed to stop, or not seen the oncoming car before it pulled across an intersection. The end result was an ugly t-bone. Kudos to the folks who jumped into action, helping the vehicle occupants and guiding traffic. I believe everyone ended up being okay. The situation also reminded me that SRS systems do save lives. Chances are your vehicle has multiple safety systems that, when functioning properly, can be the difference between a minor scrape or serious injury, or worse. If your ABS lamp is lit on your dash, there is a fault in the system and your brakes will operate in standard mode. In an emergency stop, your wheels may lock up leaving you without steering control. ABS helps you to change course while trying to stop by preventing your wheels from fully locking up. If your SRS lamp is lit, there is a fault in the system and your airbags will not deploy in an accident. The implications are immediately obvious of you observe a crash scene where airbags have been deployed. I wouldn't want to see one where they didn't. The good news is that these systems can be serviced. If your lamp is lit, see your trusted service center to have these faults checked and fixed.