Safety is always a big concern for parents. Toyota’s Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) has been featured on certain models since 2014 and is one of the main reasons Toyota
is consistently one of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s top safety picks. The BSM uses radar to monitor the sides of your vehicle and warn you if another car gets too close. This feature was added to Corollas in the last few years but not on every trim.
If you really want to ensure you have the safest possible Corolla for your kids, make sure to choose either the XSE or XSE Apex Edition, which both include BSM technology.
BSM does not come standard on the Hybrid LE model, but you can add it as part of a convenience package.
Even though blind spot monitors have been proven to reduce accidents, they can’t prevent them all. That’s why you need to be sure you have the best car insurance
, as well. Jerry
is here to help! Jerry is your ultra-talented car insurance broker for life. No need to sit across from him at a desk—Jerry is an app! It takes less than a minute to sign up and you’ll be presented with competitive rates from more than 50 top providers.
The average user who switches with Jerry saves $887 a year on car insurance!
MORE: The top 5 causes of car accidents