Carmakers can make their cars very safe, with active safety systems to help the driver avoid accidents and intelligent passive protection to reduce injuries if the accident is unavoidable.
Volvo is among the best at ensuring that the occupants in its vehicles are safe during their journeys. This is something which the company has gained a strong reputation for and is part of its DNA because of its two founders’ strong belief in safety.
However, until autonomous motoring takes over, the car is still controlled by a human driver. Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) – eg Collision Avoidance, Blind Spot Monitoring, etc – can help to improve safety but the proficiency of the driver can vary from person to person. Younger drivers may not have experienced the variety of situations that those with many years of driving will have and learn to respond correctly.
Gain more confidence while driving
To help Volvo owners gain some skills and have more confidence while driving, Volvo Car Malaysia will hold a Volvo Safety Driving Experience event next month. This will be at Bandar Malaysia, which is on the 486-acre site of the old airport in Sg. Besi, Kuala Lumpur.
With its long and wide disused runway, there’s plenty of space for training and experiencing high-high speed manoeuvres safely. In fact, the runway was even used for a round of the Toyota Vios Challenge racing series in 2019.
A chance to experience the safety systems
There will be qualified instructors to provide guidance and advice on how to be a better, safer driver. The course will also enable owners to experience the advanced safety systems which they may not be aware work ‘invisibly’ to help them avoid an accident.
The full range of electrified models will be available for viewing and testing, and participants will also be able to learn about the Swedish carmaker’s heritage and innovations which have made it a leader in automobile safety.
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There will be two sessions on each of the days, each session lasting 4 hours. Volvo owners can participate at no charge but non-owners will be charged RM100. Slots are limited and are available on a first-come, first served basis. It goes without saying that all participants must have a valid driving licence.
The rest of the family can come along too and enjoy a view of the city from an angle they may not have seen before. There will also be a play area for the little ones to keep them occupied and refreshments will be available.
