India, June 21 -- The years go on, cars continue to evolve at a breakneck pace but India's road fatality statistics remain as woeful as ever. With the great Indian monsoon having finally kicked in, it's time to look at all the key features your car should have in order to ensure a safe, incident-free journey. While features like ABS (Anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brakeforce distribution) and front airbags are mandatory, and while features like additional side curtain and rear passenger airbags along with seat belt reminders are now a standard fitment across most models, there are a few additional safety features which can make your daily drive much safer.

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