Aug 27, 2021

Car safety features are always a joy to have, but not every manufacturer goes to the same lengths to ensure your safety. Swinging by your local Mazda dealership will reveal that Mazdas are, thankfully, packed full of essential safety features.

1. Blind Spot Monitoring

For decades, having a blind spot was just an unfortunate part of driving that you had to accept. These days cars are much smarter, and they can detect objects in your blind spot. Mazda’s blind-spot monitoring technology is among the best on the market. There’s a light in your side mirrors that alerts you when there’s an object in your blind spot. The object could be another motorist, a pedestrian, or a different obstacle.

If there’s an object coming towards you that could enter your blind spot, then the warning will let you know in advance. Again, your Mazda will alert you with the warning light in your side mirrors. You’ll also see a warning on your Active Driving Display, if applicable.

2. Rear Cross Traffic Alert

The cross-traffic alert feature makes you extra aware of any vehicles that are approaching you from the side. These are visible in the side mirror, yes, but you’re not looking at your side mirror 100% of the time. The rear cross-traffic alert feature audibly warns you, so you’ll be inclined to look into your side mirror when you hear the warning. You’ll also be able to view the approaching vehicle in your rearview camera display.

3. Radar Cruise Control With Stop & Go

Maintaining a safe following distance is often one of the most difficult parts of driving, especially if the driver in front of you is stopping, starting, and slowing at random. That sounds like a nightmare situation, but your Mazda vehicle can easily handle it. The cruise control feature lets your vehicle maintain a minimum following distance, and it automatically adjusts its speed to match the vehicle in front of you.

It doesn’t matter how much the motorist ahead of you slows down. You’ll even be fine if the motorist stops before you can get ahead of them. Your vehicle will adjust your speed accordingly, and it’ll bring you to a gentle stop as needed, too. Bad drivers are a hazard to everyone on the road, but your Mazda will keep you safe from other motorists’ bad driving habits.

4. Smart Brake Support

Your vehicle warns you if it detects a potential obstacle in your path, and it applies the brakes if you don’t react in time. This is perfect for avoiding unexpected collisions. We all know the pain of an unexpected cyclist zipping out in front of you, and sometimes pedestrians seem to come out of nowhere. Your vehicle stops you from hitting these unexpected obstacles by bringing you to a stop.

Visit us at Flood Mazda if you want to get your hands on a Mazda that’s packed full of safety features. We’re sure you’ll find one that you love.