Is your engine start button safe? Mistakes that can lead to deadly accidents

Engine start buttons, or “push-to-start” systems, are becoming standard in modern cars. Sleek, convenient, and futuristic — but are they truly safer than old-fashioned keys? While convenient, these systems can create serious safety risks, especially when drivers assume the car is off — when it’s not. In some cases, this has led to fatal accidents involving carbon monoxide poisoning inside garages. According to this report published by Pravda.ru, cases in the U.S. and Europe show that failing to shut off the engine properly can go unnoticed, since the system is silent and lacks the tactile feedback of a key.