In an effort to safeguard drivers, a new reversible seatbelt system has been released in the market, providing another safety feature for drivers and passengers when it comes to possible collision and threats while motoring today. It is a new high performance reversible pre-pretensioner system for seatbelts that resets itself automatically after triggering.

During a multiple collision impact, the high performance system will pull back the occupants during the usually softer first impact to allow more optimum protection from the airbags and seatbelts in secondary impacts.

We are told to buckle up for safety. But today despite this practice, car collisions and mishaps seem to require better safer features. And living up to its name as a premier in auto safety, Autoliv has something that should certainly be worth getting for car safety features needed today.

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There is no doubt about it. Technology has played a major role in saving lives as far as car collisions and accidents are concerned. Score one for the advancements on how to improve the safety of drivers and passengers as far as deformations, accessories and measurements should such things happen.

This is further justified with claims by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to their report, vehicles with Automatic Crash Notification Systems have improved the potential of whittling down the number of accidents and deaths from car mishaps.

The technology, developed by OnStar, transmits exact locations and the characteristics of the crash from the vehicle to emergency personnel. This crucial information helps rescue crews to administer the right type of aid at the scene and provide the trauma center with valuable information as well. The system can also be used to help determine if the occupants need to go to a Level One Trauma Center or if they can get the right care at a typical emergency room.

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