When you buy or lease a BMW vehicle here at Fields BMW of Daytona, you’re getting an elegant, high-performance automobile that features advanced engineering and an incredible attention to detail. That commitment to delivering some of the best vehicles on the road means that BMW drivers get the best of everything, including safety.
BMW engineers focus on active safety features that are working at all times to keep you and yours out of danger. The key to the automaker’s safety approach is precise control. A perfectly tuned chassis, effective brakes, and outstanding traction keep you firmly tethered to the road. All of this is enhanced by two electronic chassis control systems. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) makes use of sophisticated sensors to continuously monitor how your BMW vehicle is driving. By monitoring wheel rotation, steering angle, lateral forces, pressure, and yaw, it is capable of detecting the very first signs of oversteer or understeer, and acts to maximize traction accordingly.
Along with DSC, Electronic Damper Control (EDC) helps to deliver that outstanding “BMW feeling” when you’re behind the wheel of a BMW vehicle. Like DSC, EDC is always working, keeping an eye on all factors influencing vehicle behavior and occupant comfort. By reducing variations in wheel load, EDC ensures maximum traction for tires. The technology also works to counteract bodyshell movement, regardless of the weight of your cargo or road conditions. In addition to boosting safety, EDC also delivers astounding comfort for drivers and passengers alike.
The BMW brand's commitment to safety is evident in the safety ratings awarded to their automobiles. Among other safety accolades, both the 2017 BMW 3 Series and the 2017 BMW 5 Series received 5-star overall safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the well-respected organization’s highest rating.
To learn more about the BMW brand’s commitment to safety, head in to our dealership near St. Augustine, FL today.