Today's Guest Post is by Chris Taylor.
As any parent will know, keeping your child safe is at the top of a parent’s list of priorities. Whether this is in the home, when out in town or in any other walk of life; there is nothing as important as making sure that your child is safe. This is particularly evident when it comes to the type of car that parents choose, as manufacturers have now started to incorporate all kinds of different safety features into every car that they build. Land Rovers perhaps lead the way though, meaning that parents who own Land Rovers undoubtedly have one of the safest cars on the road. But why are Land Rovers just so safe? Read on to find out…
Let’s first look at the protection provided inside the car, as this plays a crucial role in the protection of any passengers, but particularly children. Most cars only have airbags that protect the front passengers, but this is not much use to parents. Children usually sit in the back – which is always the safest choice – so they don’t get the added protection of airbags in a crash. With Land Rovers though, the airbags extend all around the car, popping out at the sides of the back seats to protect those travelling in the back. It is also easy to disable the passenger airbag if you have a young child in the front seat – something that you should always do – simply by flicking a switch. Just remember to turn it back on again though once the child has left the car.
Brakes are also obviously an incredibly important factor when it comes to keeping passengers safe from other road users, and Land Rovers are renowned for having some of the best in the business. ABS (Anti-Lock Braking) assists hugely when braking at high speeds and stops the car from skidding uncontrollably and EBA (Emergency Brake Assist) also helps the Land Rover to come to a stop in the safest, yet quickest, manner possible. The brakes on Land Rovers are also disc brakes, which are without doubt the safest and most reliable type. All Land Rovers feature these highly important safety aspects, regardless of whether you purchase a Freelander or a Discovery, or even a Defender!
When looking at the various safety aspects of Land Rovers, there is one feature that many people overlook, but it is incredibly important: Land Rovers are huge! As you might imagine, the larger the car, the more protection it will provide against impact, especially head on impacts and impact from the rear. The body is also further strengthened to make the inside extremely tough to damage, while there are also crumple zones at the rear and front of the vehicle to absorb much of the impact of a collision – which will restrict the amount of damage caused to the passenger area. There is no doubting that the size and the quality of the build is something that contributes heavily to Land Rover safety and makes parents who own Land Rovers feel safe in the knowledge that their car is built with the express purpose of protecting its occupants.
That’s enough with the facts and figures though – you probably want to know what the real experts say. When it comes to car safety, there is no organisation more knowledgeable than NCAP, who provide comprehensive reports on car safety. When reviewing the safety of the Land Rover Freelander, they commented that
So, it is obvious that Land Rovers provide a great choice for parents looking for cars that will protect their children as much as possible in the event of an accident on the road. Both new and second hand Land Rovers are widely available in the UK and come at a price that surprises many, so perhaps it’s time you thought about switching over to this giant of British engineering and design?
As any parent will know, keeping your child safe is at the top of a parent’s list of priorities. Whether this is in the home, when out in town or in any other walk of life; there is nothing as important as making sure that your child is safe. This is particularly evident when it comes to the type of car that parents choose, as manufacturers have now started to incorporate all kinds of different safety features into every car that they build. Land Rovers perhaps lead the way though, meaning that parents who own Land Rovers undoubtedly have one of the safest cars on the road. But why are Land Rovers just so safe? Read on to find out…
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Let’s first look at the protection provided inside the car, as this plays a crucial role in the protection of any passengers, but particularly children. Most cars only have airbags that protect the front passengers, but this is not much use to parents. Children usually sit in the back – which is always the safest choice – so they don’t get the added protection of airbags in a crash. With Land Rovers though, the airbags extend all around the car, popping out at the sides of the back seats to protect those travelling in the back. It is also easy to disable the passenger airbag if you have a young child in the front seat – something that you should always do – simply by flicking a switch. Just remember to turn it back on again though once the child has left the car.
Brakes are also obviously an incredibly important factor when it comes to keeping passengers safe from other road users, and Land Rovers are renowned for having some of the best in the business. ABS (Anti-Lock Braking) assists hugely when braking at high speeds and stops the car from skidding uncontrollably and EBA (Emergency Brake Assist) also helps the Land Rover to come to a stop in the safest, yet quickest, manner possible. The brakes on Land Rovers are also disc brakes, which are without doubt the safest and most reliable type. All Land Rovers feature these highly important safety aspects, regardless of whether you purchase a Freelander or a Discovery, or even a Defender!
When looking at the various safety aspects of Land Rovers, there is one feature that many people overlook, but it is incredibly important: Land Rovers are huge! As you might imagine, the larger the car, the more protection it will provide against impact, especially head on impacts and impact from the rear. The body is also further strengthened to make the inside extremely tough to damage, while there are also crumple zones at the rear and front of the vehicle to absorb much of the impact of a collision – which will restrict the amount of damage caused to the passenger area. There is no doubting that the size and the quality of the build is something that contributes heavily to Land Rover safety and makes parents who own Land Rovers feel safe in the knowledge that their car is built with the express purpose of protecting its occupants.
That’s enough with the facts and figures though – you probably want to know what the real experts say. When it comes to car safety, there is no organisation more knowledgeable than NCAP, who provide comprehensive reports on car safety. When reviewing the safety of the Land Rover Freelander, they commented that
“the car was awarded maximum points for its protection of both child dummies”When reviewing the Discovery, they were equally as impressed with the protection offered to both children and adults. NCAP are the industry experts in safety and you can find information on all kinds of safety aspects by visiting their website.
So, it is obvious that Land Rovers provide a great choice for parents looking for cars that will protect their children as much as possible in the event of an accident on the road. Both new and second hand Land Rovers are widely available in the UK and come at a price that surprises many, so perhaps it’s time you thought about switching over to this giant of British engineering and design?
