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Passionate Car Enthusiasts Are Aware Of Safety
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Passionate Car Enthusiasts Are Aware Of Safety
Lucy Wyndham
20 April 2018
Passionate Car Enthusiasts Are Aware Of Safety
Safe driving for car enthusiasts is something that is valued and respected as part of the obsession with cars. With
over 17 million light vehicles sold a year, the nation's love affair with cars is not predicted to cool off. Newer cars have some excellent safety features whilst driving older cars sometimes requires different driving skills. What are the key points to remember when driving an older car and how has technology increased safety on the roads?
Modern driving requires modern safety precautions
Safety for the car enthusiast has always been a major concern. Most enthusiasts invest heavily their time and finances and consequently work hard to protect that investment. Fortunately, automotive technology has never been better and continues to evolve in ever more safer ways. Many manufacturers are focusing on providing safe and effective vehicles as well as safe ways of interacting with a vehicle when you are driving.
Manufacturers and advertisers alike have produced many campaigns to explain why
drivers should stay focused on the road. Engaging in activities, such as looking away from the road to check a GPS device, or speaking on the phone, can have dangerous consequences and should be avoided at all cost. One in four accidents in the United States occur because the driver is texting.
Vintage safety
A vintage car does not have the same protection as a modern car because of the
lack of crumple zones, airbags and accident avoidance technology. However, some people prefer to drive vintage cars. They like the style, they like the attention and they enjoy the ride. What a vintage ride lacks in touch screen technology it makes up for in distinction. The classic car lover- or what
Dilyana Dobrinova calls the ‘passionate nerd’- values knowledge and is entertained by the process of collecting cars. In this instance, the biggest safety feature you have when driving a vintage car is your own passion and awareness. Classic car drivers will often drive on roads they consider to be safer and avoid roads like interstates. Keep your driving distractions to a minimum, enjoy the ride and monitor everything around you.
Even with advancement in technology cars need people to operate safely. In some cases, people absolutely love their car, like it is a treasured member of the family. Many car enthusiasts donate their time to making valuable information available to others and creating databases that highlight the features of
different makes and models or vintage and modern cars. As such you need to put the safety of yourself and your car first. If it is a modern or vintage car it is your responsibility to stay safe and understand the requirements of the vehicle you are enjoying.
