Train/Car Crashes Make You Appreciate “The Best or Nothing”

Train/Car Crashes Are as Scary as They Get. A Mercedes May Be the Best Defense for Such a Scenario

As cars become more complex in design and ability, the all-important category of safety remains one of the chief concerns of car buyers. Crash testing and government regulations have pushed automakers to continually develop new safety technology. That, in turn, makes the annual number of automotive fatalities decrease with each coming year.

Mercedes-Benz is, and has always been, a pioneer of safety technology. That point is made excessively clear in advertising, both on TV and online. Their new safety systems, like Pre-Safe and Attention Assist, are proliferating among the Benz lineup, keeping more drivers safe in the process. And for what it’s worth, Mercedes-Benz can also tout themselves as one of the leaders in the field of autonomy. Heck, cars like the S-Class are capable of self-driving for short bursts of time.

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However, today we’re not focusing on the future of safety tech, but on the present. Specifically, what can happen when disaster strikes. While it may also make for a good online video, train/car collisions are some of the scariest things on the road. As such, many folks think about how their car would hold up if such an event were to take place. The folks over at Digital Throttle put together this compilation of five train crashes caught on tape. If nothing else, it has to make you appreciate your Mercedes a bit more, as it may just be the best option out there for dealing with such a crash.