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seat belt
vehicle safety device designed to secure the occupant of a vehicle against harmful movement that may result during a collision or a sudden stop
airbag
thumb|upright=1.35|The driver and passenger front airbag modules, after having been deployed, in a Peugeot 306
anti-lock braking system
safety anti-skid braking system
safety car
car which limits the speed of competing cars on a racetrack
breathalyzer
right|thumb|275px|An Alco-Sensor IV law enforcement grade breathalyzer
bumper
structure at front and rear ends of a car
windshield
power steering
device that helps steer vehicles by augmenting steering effort of the steering wheel
platform screen door
at train station platforms, a door that separates the platform from the train, due to architectural constraints, climate control, and/or for safety
halo
safety device in open-wheel racing
snow chains
devices fitted to the drive wheels of vehicles for increased traction when driving through snow and ice
daytime running lamp
vehicle lights
sway bar
device that reduces the body roll of a vehicle
HANS device
auto racing safety apparel
electronic brakeforce distribution
automotive technology that varies brake force based on prevailing conditions
roll cage
vehicle frame designed to protect occupants in the event of a crash
snow tire
tires designed for use on snow and ice
tire-pressure monitoring system
electronic system in vehicles
crumple zone
structural feature used in automobiles and recently incorporated into railcars
ignition interlock device
breathalyzer connected to a vehicle's engine
collision avoidance system
vehicle safety system designed to avoid collisions or reduce the severity of a collision
hydropneumatic suspension
type of motor vehicle suspension system
backup camera
video camera attached to the back of the vehicle, used for backing up
head restraint
an automotive safety feature
air suspension
type of vehicle suspension
Takata Corporation
former Japanese automotive supplier
Mobileye
Mobileye Global Inc. is a United States-domiciled, Israel-headquartered autonomous driving company. It is developing self-driving technologies and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) including cameras, computer chips, and software. Mobileye was acquired by Intel in 2017 and went public again in 2022. thumb|right|A Mobileye EyeQ2 chip used in a Hyundai Lane Guidance camera module
Emergency Brake Assist
automobile braking technology
pillar
vertical or near vertical support of a car's window area or greenhouse
glass breaker
safety device used to break through window glass in an emergency
active safety
special field of security engineering
drive-by-wire
automotive technology
OnStar
OnStar Corporation is a subsidiary of General Motors that provides subscription-based telematics services, including communications, in-vehicle security, emergency services, turn-by-turn navigation, and remote diagnostics systems throughout the United States, Canada, Chile, China, Mexico, Europe, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
event data recorder
device installed in some automobiles to record information related to vehicle crashes or accidents
snow socks
alternative to snow chains
child safety lock
special-purpose lock for cabinets, drawers, bottles, etc. designed to help prevent children from getting at dangerous items
Side Impact Protection System
Volvo safety system
procon-ten
570px|thumb|Sticker on the rear window of a procon-ten equipped Audi
Roll over protection structure
structure intended to protect equipment operators and motorists
Westinghouse Air Brake Company
former American manufacturing company
electric parking brake
type of parking brake
WHIPS
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) is a system to protect against automotive whiplash injuries introduced by Volvo in 1998. It was launched when the Volvo S80 was released for the 1999 model year and has since been part of the standard equipment of all new Volvo cars.
WABCO Vehicle Control Systems
company
loose wheel nut indicator
device for detecting loose wheel nuts
MagneRide
MagneRide is an automotive adaptive suspension with magnetorheological damper system developed by the Delphi Automotive corporation, that uses magnetically controlled dampers, or shock absorbers, for a highly adaptive ride. As opposed to traditional suspension systems, MagneRide has no mechanical valves or even small moving parts that can wear. This system consists of monotube dampers, one on each corner of the vehicle, a sensor set, and an ECU (electronic control unit) to maintain the system. ==Background==
Britax
Britax () is a British manufacturer of childcare products including car seats, pushchairs and high chairs.
Surround-view system
assistive vehicle technology using omnidirectional video
Active Body Control
type of automobile suspension technology
DIRAVI
DIRAVI is the name given by Citroën to its proprietary power steering system, first seen in 1970. ==Name== DIRAVI is an acronym for "Direction à rappel asservi" literally meaning "steering with controlled return" more accurately described in English as "power steering with power assisted return". In the UK, it was marketed as VariPower and in the U.S. as SpeedFeel. ==Purpose== This was the first commercially available variable assist power steering arrangement, allowing the motorist power assist when parking, but recognizing that less steering assistance was needed at high speed. This feature
Triplex Safety Glass
brand of laminated glass