Winter weather can make driving treacherous in Ohio, with snow, sleet, and ice creating slippery road conditions. Fortunately, many new Toyota models at Toyota of Bedford come equipped with the innovative Toyota SafetySense 3.0 system. This suite of advanced safety features leverages cameras and sensors to help you navigate winter roads with greater confidence.
Key features of Toyota SafetySense 3.0 that are especially useful for winter driving in Ohio include:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection: This system uses a camera and radar to detect vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists in front of you. If it senses a potential collision, it can alert you and automatically apply the brakes if needed. This is helpful if a pedestrian suddenly enters the roadway or a vehicle ahead loses control on an icy patch.
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist: Driving when snow is blowing, or lanes are obscured, it can be difficult to stay centered in your lane. Lane Departure Alert detects visible lane markings and alerts you if you unintentionally drift out of your lane. Steering Assist can even gently guide you back to the center of the lane.
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control: This feature uses radar to detect vehicles ahead of you. It can automatically adjust your speed to maintain a safe following distance, even in stop-and-go traffic. It's useful for helping you keep a safe buffer between your vehicle and others on potentially slick roads.
- Road Sign Assist: Snow and poor visibility can make it easy to miss important road signs. Road Sign Assist displays speed limit, stop, yield, and do not enter signs on the dashboard display when detected. Utilizing this system can help you stay informed about road conditions and warnings.
- Automatic High Beams: Winter nights and storms can drastically reduce visibility. Automatic High Beams detects the headlights and taillights of other vehicles and automatically toggles between high and low beams, optimizing your visibility while avoiding blinding other drivers.
While no substitute for cautious driving habits, Toyota SafetySense 3.0 features provide added protection when navigating treacherous winter road conditions. Experience these innovative safety features by test driving a new Toyota equipped with Toyota SafetySense 3.0. Find it on your favorite model at Toyota of Bedford today.
