Safe and Economical Driving
Active safety systems, such as ABS, ESP, or traction control, have the main objective of:
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
- A Protect occupants once the accident has occurred
- ✓ Help avoid the accident happening
- C Reduce fuel consumption
- D Improve cabin comfort
Why this is the correct answer
Active safety systems help the driver avoid the accident happening. Passive safety systems, by contrast, protect occupants once an accident has occurred.
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