Car safety features: our expert guide explains how tech is used to protect you and your passengersHandle with careOn a standard car door, the handles physically unlatch it. Yes, there’s usually a manual release, but in my experience they can be extremely hard to find in everyday use, let alone in a safety-critical situation. In the US, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla over the role of its car door handles in contributing to fatalities in a similar way. Personally, I simply wouldn’t buy a car with an electric door opening system. First name (required) Last name (required) Email address (required) Postcode (optional) Get the newsletterBest cars: whatever car you choose, make sure it’s Which?