Automobile manufacturers strive to create safe cars year after year. The current trend towards driver assistance packages, comprised of advanced safety technology, are designed to keep passengers and drivers safer than ever before. Equipment such as adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance and forward collision braking help you avoid dangerous situations and accidents. However, when an accident does occur, it’s important you have the resources to get your car repaired in a timely fashion. That’s part of the service we provide at Cascade Collision. We’ll help you get back on the road safely. To avoid accidents altogether, consumers may consider purchasing a car that’s well-known for having high safety ratings. Websites such as NHTSA.gov and IIHS.org provide individual ratings for vehicles based on crash test results to help inform your purchase decision. What follows are summaries of some of the safest cars on the road today. 2017 Toyota Corolla Toyota has a longstanding reputation for safety and reliability and the Corolla is what helped them build that legacy. The 2017 model of the Corolla is a Top Safety Pick+ for this model year according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), who conducts independent crash tests to inform consumers. It received the highest rating possible for all five crashworthiness factors assessed as well as a superior rating for front crash prevention. 2017 Chevrolet Volt Also in the small car category is the Chevrolet Volt, which was also named as a Top Safety Pick+. Notable for this vehicle is its high rating for headlights, as they provide maximum visibility during night driving, especially when driving around corners. Its high-beam assist technology helped give it a higher rating as well. 2017 Subaru Outback Among midsize cars, this Subaru wagon stands out. It received high ratings for all crashworthiness factors, including the front, roof, seats and head restraints. For front crash prevention, it received a superior rating as well. When equipped with Subaru’s EyeSight package, it features auto braking at low and high speeds if a collision with another driver is imminent. 2017 Audi A3 Among other luxury midsize cars, the Audi A3 is a step above the rest. Superior ratings thanks to its advanced forward collision prevention technology keeps drivers and passengers safe by preventing accidents, and it received an overall five-star rating from the NHTSA. The A3 comes in both all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations, both of which received the highest ratings. Its big brother, the larger Audi Q7, also earned high safety ratings and was named an IIHS Top Safety Pick. 2017 Nissan Rogue Nissan’s small SUV, equipped with its torque-friendly CVT transmission, has earned a Top Safety Pick+ award as well. Its headlights provide excellent visibility and it received a superior rating in frontal crash prevention thanks to its emergency braking equipment, which automatically applies the brakes if you’re approaching a car too quickly. 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport This midsize SUV earned a five-star overall rating from the NHTSA and was named a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS. Several optional safety technologies, including lane departure warning, a rear camera, and forward collision warning make the Santa Fe an excellent choice for safety. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Among minivans, the Pacifica is the clear winner when it comes to safety. Receiving high ratings for 5/5 crashworthiness factors, a superior front crash prevention rating and an acceptable rating for the built-in child seat mechanisms, the Pacifica is an outstanding choice for families in the market for a new vehicle. Other notable safe cars for 2017 include: 2017 Kia Sedona 2017 Subaru Forester 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander 2017 Volvo XC60 2017 Volkswagen Golf When you drive a safer car, you can have peace of mind knowing you and your passengers are safe. But even the safest cars get into accidents sometimes and when they do, we’ll be here for you at Cascade Collision for your auto body repair needs.