Many of the best schools train in up - to - date vehicles equipped with extra safety equipment such as side & head curtain airbags and vehicle stability control systems. (driverseddirect.com)
Another downside is that if the cost of extra safety equipment raises the price of new cars, then owners of old cars will hold onto them a bit longer when they'd be safer in the new car. (extremetech.com)
But at the same time, the agencies acknowledged that lightweighting techniques could create concerns that may require extra safety equipment, such as better air bags or seat belts. (scientificamerican.com)