For many years, the Toyota Prius has been rated IIHS Top Safety Pick. It also has a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA for several years. Toyota adds several safety features to make the vehicle score that well during tests.
For starters, the vehicle has 10 airbags. These include front impact airbags, side impact airbags, overhead airbags, and knee airbags to keep you safe in case of an accident. The vehicle also has several other security and safety features, such as:
• Anti-lock brakes
• Stability control
• Pretensioners
• Security system
• Brake assist