There are numerous everyday traffic scenarios that could be made safer by cars with front-facing braking indicators.

Any time you’re approaching a stop sign or red light, check your rear-view mirror, Angelo DiCicco, general manager of the Ontario Safety League, said in an e-mail. “If there’s a vehicle ...

In this review of the safety features you want on your next car, Consumer Reports highlights the systems that work best for you­—and some that don’t.