Buying a safe car

This section has information about buying a car that’s safe and that meets your needs. For more information on choosing the right car for you and taking a test drive, visit the RACV website (External link)

Car safety ratings & programs
Safety rating systems for new and used cars.
Australasian New Car Assessment Program
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program gives consumers information on the level of protection provided by vehicles in serious front and side crashes.
Used Car Safety Ratings
If you are in the market to buy a car, the Used Car Safety Ratings (UCSR) are a reliable source of information on a used car's safety performance.
Seat belt safety
Wearing a correctly adjusted seat belt is one of the simplest ways of reducing the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a motor vehicle crash.
Electronic stability control
Electronic stability control is an active safety system that reduces the risk of a driver losing control of the vehicle.
Side curtain airbags
Side curtain airbags can help to prevent death and serious injury in any crash from the side where the head is at risk.

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