Safety Features in the 2010 Honda Accord
On the 2010 Honda Accord offers a variety of safety features. Overall, the Accord did well in government safety tests; both the coupe and the 4-door scored a five star safety rating. Although many safety features are now standard in the Accord, some are not. For example, traction control and an auto-dimming rearview mirror do not come standard.
For driving and steering, the Accord comes standard with 4-wheel ABS (anti-lock braking system), Vehicle Stability Assist, and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System which all work together to insure safety under unexpected driving conditions. ABS helps a driver to avoid wheel lock-up and skidding in the event of an emergency stopping situation. Vehicle Stability Assist helps to correct oversteer and understeer if faced with a need for obstacle avoidance or other emergency steering situations. Additionally, engine power is reduced and brake pressure is applied to the outside wheels. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System helps to insure the tires are properly inflated by warning the driver of low tire pressure, a hazardous driving concern.
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