The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has been handing out its Top Safety Pick awards for almost two decades. Every year, at least a few Honda vehicles receive them. The 2024 Honda Accord, 2024 Honda CR-V, and 2024 Honda Odyssey are several of the Honda models named Top Safety Picks this year.
Honda vehicles have earned a reputation for being some of the safest vehicles on the road today, and the Honda Sensing suite of safety and driver-assistance technologies is a big reason for this. It includes quite a few features designed to keep Honda owners, their passengers, and those around them as safe as possible at all times. Learn more about the best safety features found in the Honda Sensing suite in many 2024 Hondas below.
Lane Keeping Assist System
Studies conducted by the IIHS in recent years suggest car crashes involving lane departures can be among the deadliest crashes that take place these days. One such study found that about 13,000 Americans die in these types of car accidents each year. It also discovered that safety features like the Lane Keeping Assist System found in many 2024 Honda vehicles can dramatically reduce the chances of these kinds of car crashes occurring. That's why it shouldn't come as a surprise that this is one of the main Honda Sensing safety features.
The Lane Keeping Assist System included in the Honda Sensing suite is programmed to keep a Honda vehicle centered in the lane it's supposed to be driving in. If this vehicle starts to leave this lane at any time, the system will automatically adjust its steering to center it again so that it doesn't begin to drift into another lane.
Road Departure Mitigation System
The Road Departure Mitigation System is similar to the Lane Keeping Assist System found in the Honda Sensing suite. Just like the Lane Keeping Assist System, it's built to prevent you from drifting out of the lane you're supposed to be in and keep you from driving off the road. It will protect you by adjusting your steering if it senses that you're leaving a lane or heading off a road without using your signals properly. It's another very effective feature for those who might accidentally veer off their intended path.
Traffic Sign Recognition
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration recommends how often states should post speed limit signs on streets and highways. However, each state takes a slightly different approach to the repetition of its speed limit signs, which can make it tricky for drivers to keep up with these signs. With the Traffic Sign Recognition feature found in the Honda Sensing suite, you won't have to worry about not being able to see these signs anymore. It utilizes a tiny camera to keep tabs on these signs and lets you know how fast you should be driving in different areas.
Collision Mitigation Braking System
As you've no doubt noticed by now, the Honda Sensing suite has its fair share of features that should help you steer clear of getting into car accidents or even near-misses. But even with all these features in place, you may still find yourself in a situation where a collision is inevitable. In this instance, the Honda Sensing suite's Collision Mitigation Braking System will spring into action. It'll apply the brakes for you to minimize the impact during a crash, which could be the difference between walking away from an accident unscathed and sustaining serious injuries.
Adaptive Cruise Control
Regular cruise control has been around since the 1950s. The Adaptive Cruise Control feature found in the Honda Sensing suite takes the concept of cruise control to the next level. When you turn this feature on, it'll enable you to maintain a specific speed while behind the wheel of your Honda just like cruise control will. It'll also monitor the vehicles ahead of you to make sure you maintain a safe distance behind them.
Blind Spot Information System
The average vehicle has at least a few blind spots, and some newer cars have even more. These blind spots can make turning and changing lanes dangerous. Thankfully, the Honda Sensing suite has a Blind Spot Information System that will put your blind spot problems in the past. When you have a turn signal engaged, this system will sneak a peek at your blind spots and let you know if the coast is clear. The system will beep if another driver is in one of your blind spots to alert you to their presence.
Cross Traffic Monitor
Recent research has revealed that about 50,000 car accidents happen in parking lots in the U.S. each year. They account for about 20% of all the accidents reported annually. The Cross Traffic Monitor feature included in the Honda Sensing suite will use a multi-angle rearview camera to watch for any vehicles that might be approaching when you're backing out of a spot in a parking lot. It'll alert you if it senses any vehicles coming up from either side of you so that you can avoid colliding with them.
Auto High-Beam Headlights
Activating the Auto High-Beam Headlights feature found in the Honda Sensing suite is as simple as moving a vehicle's headlight lever to the low-beam position and rotating the switch to "AUTO." When you do this, this feature will adjust a car's low and high beams accordingly as soon as it senses you driving above 25 mph at night. You won't need to be concerned about adjusting your low and high beams manually with this feature at your fingertips.
Visit Us to Test These Honda Sensing Safety Features in 2024 Hondas
The Honda Sensing suite comes standard in many 2024 Honda vehicles, including the 2024 Civic, 2024 Accord, 2024 CR-V, 2024 HR-V, 2024 Odyssey, 2024 Ridgeline, and more. Schedule a test drive at Ciocca Honda of York today to see how the various Honda Sensing safety features work.
