Modern cars have more safety features than ever before. You can rely on a system of sensors and smart technologies to help you avoid obstacles on the road, and you have multi-layered physical safety features designed to keep everyone in the cab of the vehicle as safe as possible during a collision. At Visalia Honda, you’ll find new and pre-owned Honda vehicles with full Honda Sensing® suites of features. Before you schedule a test drive, here’s a closer look at the new features and how they can support safer, more confident driving.
Honda Sensing® Suite Features
Honda Sensing® is the now-standard suite of features and technologies that give drivers more control and awareness. It includes sensing systems and alerts, Honda driver-assist features, and automations. The suite’s full line of standard Honda safety features includes:
- Honda Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS). This system provides alerts if it detects vehicles or pedestrians that the car may collide with. It can also start to apply the brakes automatically.
- Honda Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS). This feature automatically adjusts the steering to keep the vehicle within detectable lane markings.
- Honda Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). This setting keeps the car at a reasonable distance from vehicles in front of it, making long stretches of driving safer.
- Honda Road Departure Mitigation (RDM). Similar to the LKAS system, this feature uses detected markings and features to keep the vehicle in its lane if it detects drifting or unsafe changes.
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR). The vehicle’s camera can recognize different upcoming traffic signs and display the information on the dashboard.
All of these technologies work together to help the vehicle stay in its lane and respond promptly to detected hazards or obstacles. Some of these features can also be adjusted to the driver’s preferences regarding alerts, displays, and active driving interventions.
Other Safety Aspects and Features
Honda vehicles also have advanced versions of more traditional car safety features. Airbags can help protect passengers during a collision by mitigating impact forces. Anti-lock brakes can also help control skidding during sudden braking in traffic or on icy roads. Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) can alert drivers when tire pressure gets low, such as from a hole in a tire or after a sudden cold front, prompting drivers to refill their tires for more responsive and controlled driving.
Both new 2026 models and older Hondas also often have rearview cameras that automatically show adjacent lanes or the area behind a vehicle when the car detects you changing lanes or reversing. This reduces the risk of collisions in heavy traffic or in areas like parking lots and subdivisions where blind spots can conceal pedestrians, other vehicles, signage, and children.
How the Safety Features Protect Drivers and Passengers in Day-to-Day Driving
Honda drivers use safety features every day on the road. Consider these scenarios:
- Highway driving. Smart driver-assistance technologies can prevent lane drift, keep you updated on the speed limit, and help you stay alert and on guard from highway hypnosis.
- City driving. Cameras give you more visibility so you can park confidently, spot adjacent cars and bikes on hectic city streets, and get alerts if other drivers are too close.
- Sunny roads. If you’re driving toward the sun, glare can interfere with navigation. But smart sensors can display signs and alert you of nearby obstacles so you have an added layer of visibility.
Staying Safe on Visalia Roads With Vehicles From Visalia Honda
Whether you drive locally around Visalia and want to feel safe on daily errands and commutes, or you plan on going on long drives around the country this summer, Honda safety features are built into the vehicles to help you and your passengers stay safe and aware of common road hazards. Contact us today to see or test drive Hondas with the safety features you’re looking for.
