About the Active and Passive Safety Features in Your Honda Vehicle

Let’s break it down! 

In short, active safety refers to the systems designed to prevent accidents, while passive safety includes the features that help reduce injuries if a collision does occur. Let’s take a closer look at each one. 

 What Is Active Safety in Your Honda Vehicle? 

Active safety in your Honda includes all the features designed to prevent any type of road incident. 

These systems work by alerting you when there’s a vehicle ahead, helping you stay within your lane, detecting approaching cars, or even activating the brakes automatically when needed. 

Think of a very common scenario: you find a tight parking spot, you’re in a hurry, and you decide to try squeezing in. If your vehicle has a rearview camera and proximity sensors, they’ll activate to help you park safely and stay in control—preventing damage to your car and to others. 

In simple terms, active safety acts like an accident-prevention system. 

 What Is Passive Safety in Your Honda Vehicle? 

Passive safety features are different, and they complement active safety features. They come into play once an accident has already happened, with the goal of minimizing the impact and reducing injuries. 

Imagine driving on the highway when the car ahead brakes unexpectedly. Despite your best efforts, you can’t avoid a collision. In that moment, the seat belt tightens, the airbags and side curtains deploy, and the vehicle’s structure absorbs part of the impact — reducing the force and protecting occupants inside.