Safety

Indian car safety crash test

Safety is one of the most important aspect in any vehicle whether its a bicycle or a Airbus A380, every type of vehicle is supposed to have some type of safety for both the people who is in that vehicle and for those who are not in the vehicle like the pedestrians on the road.

Indian car safety Seat belts Pre-tensioners

Why does Indian Cars lack in safety features

Indian car market doesn't provide basic safety features as standard in order to cut the cost as much as possible because its in Indian mentality to get everything at a cheaper rate.
Addition of safety features means addition of weight in the car which will affect the fuel economy of the car and therefore making it really tough job to sell the car.
Even some cars have weak reinforced structures that means at the time of collision the passenger cabin have a greater chance to crumple and therefore injuring the passenger seriously and also trapping them inside the car.

Indian car safety Dual front airbags

Above all of this Indian government does not have a strict rule for a safer car until December when the driver-side airbag has been made mandatory under the BNVSAP safety norms in India. But, you should look for a car that at least has dual airbags at the front, for both the driver and passenger. Any number more than that is great. Airbags act crucial at the times of accidents as they act as restraints and reduce the level of damage one might incur.

Indian car safety B pillars
Airbags are mandatory for drivers from July 2019. “Vehicles manufactured on and after 1st Day of April 2021, in the case of new models, and 1st day of June 2021, in the case of existing models, shall be fitted with airbag for the person occupying the front seat, other than the driver.

What are the minimum safety required in a car

corner traction control


With increasing technology there is no end in safety features but there are some basic safety features which should be made standard in each and every model of cars, they are:

  • Dual-front Airbags.
  • ABS with EBD. 
  • Cornering Stability Control. 
  • Rear parking sensors. 
  • Seatbelt Pre-tensioners. 
  • Speed Sensing Door Lock. 
  • Impact Sensing Door Unlock. 
  • Panic Braking Signal.
  • Reinforced B pillar
  • ISOFIX child seat anchors.....

  • Conclusion

  • Isofix Anchor points

    • Hence, its our responsibility to check and buy a safer car for our loved once since our government is not capable to impose strict rules and actions against the car makers. Always remember spending a little more money will save lives of our loved ones.



By Nirmal Nandakumar