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What safety features are standard in new cars for sale?

The following safety features are typically standard in new cars for sale:

- Airbags: Front airbags for the driver and passenger, as well as side airbags to protect the head, chest, and pelvis. Some cars also have knee airbags and rear side airbags.

- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): This system prevents the wheels from locking up during braking, allowing the driver to maintain control of the vehicle.

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC): This system helps to prevent the vehicle from skidding by applying the brakes to individual wheels as needed.

- Traction Control: This system helps the vehicle maintain traction on slippery surfaces by reducing engine power or applying the brakes to the wheels that are slipping.

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): This system warns the driver if one or more tires are underinflated.

- Daytime Running Lights (DRL): These lights help make the vehicle more visible to other drivers during the day.

- Reverse Camera: This camera provides the driver with a view of the area behind the vehicle when backing up.

- Blind Spot Monitoring: This system warns the driver if there is a vehicle in the driver's blind spot.

- Lane Departure Warning: This system alerts the driver if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane.

- Automatic Emergency Braking: This system can apply the brakes automatically if the vehicle is about to collide with another vehicle or object.