What does the safety of a car depend on?
Active and passive safety
Explanation
The **safety of a car** depends on two types of systems: **active safety** and **passive safety**.
- **Active safety**: These are the elements of the vehicle designed to **prevent accidents**. They include components such as the **brakes**, the **wheels**, and the **lighting system**. These elements require the driver to use them correctly for them to function effectively. For example, the **tires** must be in good condition, without deformations or cracks, and with an adequate tread to ensure good grip and to remove water in rainy conditions.
- **Passive safety**: Although not detailed in the provided fragments, it generally refers to the elements that **minimize damage** in the event of an accident, such as **airbags** and **seat belts**.
Both systems are essential for vehicle safety. Relying solely on the bodywork or the number of airbags is not enough to ensure total safety. It is important for drivers to understand how these systems work and not to rely exclusively on them, as they have their limits.
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