2016 Chevy Tahoe Safety Features

The 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe begs for a test drive with its luxurious interior and sturdy SUV body we’ve come to associate with it. This truck-meets-van is one of the most stylish vehicles the 2016 market has to offer. However, looks aren’t everything. The 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe also has a 4-star safety rating and highly advanced safety technology, unlike anything the vehicle industry has seen before.

Lane Assist

The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration) recorded the total amount of crashes that occurred due to what’s called “drifting”. The report describes the scenario as, “Two vehicles on parallel paths… one drifts into another lane with no apparent reason.” This particular scenario accounts for 62,000 automobile accidents nation-wide. That brings us to an important safety technology the 2016 Tahoe is equipped with.

Lane Keep Assist is one of the most technologically advanced features on the auto market right now. By gradually turning the wheel as your SUV is about to reach a lane marking, the car itself makes sure to take care of you when you may not be as alert.

At this point, who’s driving- You or the car? You have real eyes and a real brain, whereas the Tahoe is using a lane detect camera on the windshield. This friendly feature only happens if you aren’t using a turn signal and the vehicle can’t detect active steering. The lane assist is engaged once you’ve reached 37 MPH and then won’t be effective after you’ve reached 112 MPH.

Hands Free

Sometimes the most dangerous thing on the road can be the most difficult to avoid: Distractions. With MyLink, Chevrolet helps combine your smart phone’s technology with that of the vehicle. This makes it easy to use your mobile device hands-free. Remember: Talking on a hands-free phone is still a distraction. In any case, it is still preferred that you keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road at all times.

OnStar has long been a safe-driver favorite since the public debut in 2011. Navigation and automatic crash alert are the primary safety features of OnStar. It keeps you protected from getting lost to getting the medical attention you need in an emergency. OnStar service allows you to access vehicle functions remotely and performs monthly check on the vehicle’s maintenance as well.

Airbags

Airbags and seatbelts save more lives than any other safety feature. Since the Federal seat belt law’s first implication in 1968, seat belt usage has dramatically increased and is now standard in every car for each seat. The 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with 6 different kinds of airbags: Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Head Airbag, Rear Body Airbag, Side Airbag, and Rear Head Airbag. There is even an option to add a center console airbag. These strategically equipped airbags are designed to protect the most vulnerable areas.

Driver Alerts

Safety features also include alerts that transcend the industry standard. Side Blind Zone Alert uses radar technology to sense cars in an adjacent lane. This warning is an amber light on side mirrors. There is also a rear cross-traffic alert that detects vehicles behind the car to the right and left. In this case, there is a physical alert to warn the driver. This alert actually pulsates the driver seats. The windshield will also display an alert to warn you when you’re following too close to a vehicle in addition to braking automatically when a collision is detected.

Whether you are interested in a vehicle that has the classic Tahoe style or that helps you protect your family with sturdy equipment and advanced technology, the luxurious 2016 Chevy Tahoe is a game changer you can get behind. Consult a trusted dealer to customize, test, and fall in love with the stylish and safe family favorite today.