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Prevention involves helping drivers to anticipate hazards. Making them more responsible is one way of combating danger on the roads.

Knowing your limits

Drivers have to be aware of the limits beyond which they can no longer control their vehicle.
The visible and audible seatbelt reminder is one of the features that helps to make drivers more responsible. Far too many accidents still involve people who were not wearing seatbelts.
The cruise control/speed limiter is another safety feature, allowing drivers to select a maximum speed not to be exceeded.

The cruise control-speed limiter

Perception

Half of all road accidents are caused by an error in perception, so another important aspect of prevention is providing drivers with useful information. The tyre pressure monitoring system detects slow punctures, under-inflation and pressures not suited to the vehicle's speed.

Xenon headlamps Visibility

The sooner drivers notice an obstacle, the sooner they can take evasive action. Good visibility is a vital factor in safety.Anticipating risks means assisting drivers with auxiliary tasks so that they can concentrate on the main task of driving. Automatic headlamps are an example.
Although only 30% of accidents happen at night, they are responsible for half of all road deaths. Xenon headlamps improve visibility, giving drivers a keener awareness of their surroundings.

Xenon headlamps

On-board comfort

Research into driver behaviour has shown that when the temperature in the cabin rises above 30°C, the risk of going off the road increases by 30%. It is therefore essential to ensure that the temperature can always be controlled. To keep the cabin comfortable when the sun is beating down, Renault has come up with the idea of inserting a thin film into its windscreens to reflect some of the infrared rays. They are known as heat-reflective windscreens.

Being comfortably seated in a well-designed seat is another important safety factor. Renault takes particular care to use quality materials for both the front and rear seats. An appropriate driving position helps drivers to react faster and reduces tiredness.