Cars without a driving licence also pass the Crash Test, even though they are not required to

For some years now we have seen small cars that do not require a driving licence on the streets of our cities, driven around town and on secondary roads. These cars are nothing new, of course, but in recent years they have taken on the form of cars similar to traditional ones, with a better design and more safety than the old ones microcars, the vehicles we had on the roads until very recently.

They are practical, small, manoeuvrable cars with minimal maintenance needs. One of the most popular brands of this type of vehicle is the French AIXAM, which is also present in the Spanish market and offers a fairly attractive warranty for users of its cars. Although they are not required to do so, this brand has its models pass the Crash Test at European level, which improves the on-board safety systems and ensures greater protection for the vehicle’s occupants.

Active and passive safety measures

In these tests, which the brand’s vehicles have passed successfully, it was verified that the cabin remains intact after a frontal impact. The windows hold without breaking, the doors do not open on impact, the door handles withstand the force of the blow, and the seat belts do not lock, which is important as it allows the driver to get out of the car without problems. It should be borne in mind that impacts involving this type of vehicle do not occur at very high speeds, so it is important to check that everything is correct to avoid injuries.

Although these cars do not require a licence, they are equipped with active and passive safety systems. Passive safety is also important and, to this end, the AIXAM models feature LED daytime running lights and fit a third brake light, like traditional cars, allowing good visibility for other drivers. They also fit ABS, which prevents the brakes from locking and maintains control, even at that reduced speed.

They also feature an emergency light system that activates under sudden braking to alert other drivers. The bodywork is also designed to cause minimal harm to pedestrians: it deforms in a way that absorbs the impact and does not cause serious injury in the event of a collision. It is made of ABS, a type of plastic capable of absorbing the force of an impact and preventing greater damage.

We know that these vehicles do not offer anything like the experience of their larger siblings, but they share roads and streets with them, so we can feel more reassured knowing that they meet certain safety conditions that can help us avoid accidents, right?

Source | AIXAM