passive safety

British  

noun

1. the practice of taking measures to reduce the consequences of accidents, as opposed to attempting to avoid them altogether Compare active safety

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Example Sentences

Another passive safety feature is a pop up bonnet, which uses sensors to detect when a person has been hit, then uses pyrotechnic charges to lift the bonnet.

From BBC

Passive safety is no substitute for active safety features.

From BBC

“While passive safety such as seatbelts and active safety from such things as lane departure warning has improved occupant safety, fatalities outside the vehicle are growing,” said Anupam Malhotra, senior director of connected services for Audi of America.

From New York Times

New modular designs incorporate passive safety systems obviating the risks of human error or mechanical failure that remain possible in earlier generation plants.

From Washington Post

Passive safety in the Pilot is excellent, with top ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in most categories.

From Seattle Times