Once upon a time, the only type of safety features available were the ones designed to protect driver and passenger during a crash. Airbags keep occupants from striking their heads on hard surfaces. Seatbelts keep them from being tossed about the cabin or ejected from the vehicle. Stronger frames and engineered crumple-zones keep the passenger cabin intact.
Making a crash more survivable is a good goal—but what if the crash never happened?
With modern computer technology, automakers like Ford are building smarter new cars and trucks than ever before. Vehicles like the 2017 Fusion...