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Should I teach my teenager to drive with a car that has forward collision warning?
By Jasmine Holmes
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Posted November 21, 2019

Should I teach my teenager to drive with a car that has forward collision warning?

Your teenager will probably like it, but professionals suggest that new drivers should learn to drive without depending on these systems.

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Will a forward collision warning system make my insurance cheaper?
By Jasmine Holmes
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Posted November 21, 2019

Will a forward collision warning system make my insurance cheaper?

Not necessarily. The technology is expensive, so if there is any kind of crash, then the repairs can be very expensive.

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Who should not buy a forward collision warning system?
By Jasmine Holmes
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Posted November 21, 2019

Who should not buy a forward collision warning system?

If you love to tailgate, you may hate this system.

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Does a forward collision warning system prevent rear-impact crashes?
By Jasmine Holmes
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Posted November 21, 2019

Does a forward collision warning system prevent rear-impact crashes?

Maybe; it depends on the system. Some only warn the driver to stop, some help the driver with more rapid braking and other systems actually do the braking. It all depends on the make-model, and [...]

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Should I buy a car with a forward collision warning system?
By Jasmine Holmes
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Posted November 21, 2019

Should I buy a car with a forward collision warning system?

Studies have shown that consumers who buy these systems like them.

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Is Forward Collision Warning worth the cost?
By Jasmine Holmes
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Posted November 21, 2019

Is Forward Collision Warning worth the cost?

As long as these systems are optional, bundling likely will be the marketing approach of most car companies. And that’s unfortunate because it can increase the price of a car hundreds or [...]

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What is the most important safety feature in a car?
By Jasmine Holmes
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Posted November 21, 2019

What is the most important safety feature in a car?

As drivers, we sometimes do crazy things. So if you can afford it, The Auto Professor highly recommends a forward collision warning (FCW) system for your next car. My research shows that FCW [...]

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