{"id":5555,"date":"2022-12-20T08:08:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T08:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=5555"},"modified":"2023-09-22T15:43:49","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T15:43:49","slug":"auto-safety-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/auto\/auto-safety-features\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Auto Safety Features That Lower Car Insurance and Save You Money"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Now that you know more about why companies offer a savings for safety features, which ones actually count?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Typically, carriers wait to offer this on a particular feature until statistics have shown that it effectively reduces claims. This means that many of the latest tech gadgets might not count because there probably isn\u2019t data available on how they stop claims. That said, these features are still a valuable tool for many drivers and probably save many lives. Auto insurance<\/a> companies just aren\u2019t convinced until they see proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, most of the savings you\u2019ll find come from the tried-and-true features that have been on the market over the years. Let\u2019s take a look at which ones might be included in a typical discount. It\u2019s a good idea to read the disclaimer \u2013 you may invalidate your savings without even realizing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Daytime running lights are the lights at the front that are always on. They come on as soon as you start the engine, and you can\u2019t turn them off. While this might seem annoying, it\u2019s important to provide more visibility on the road, especially if a sudden storm hits and you don\u2019t turn on your headlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These days, daytime running lights are pretty much standard. Even base trim models should include them. Because of that, you probably won\u2019t get a huge price cut for having this feature, but every penny counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Air bags are a crucial safety innovation, so much so that the government has required them to be standard equipment on all vehicles manufactured after 1999 to have front air bags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates airbags have saved 50,457 lives<\/a> between 1987 and 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, air bags can come in many shapes and sizes. In addition to front airbags, most autos include side airbags, as these keep you protected if you\u2019re side-swept by another vehicle. You might also have inflatable safety belts or airbags in the rear window to keep backseat passengers safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to auto safety discounts, it varies depending on how many airbags you have. Generally, the higher the number, the greater the savings. Because airbags are specifically designed to keep people safe, you\u2019ll usually see these in your personal injury protection or medical payment coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Daytime Running Lights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Air Bags<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n