This is the 3833rd most frequent Dutch word.
veiliger
Safer.
In this comparative sentence, 'veiliger' is used to express that the new car possesses a greater degree of safety compared to the old model.
De nieuwe auto is veiliger dan het oude model.
The new car is safer than the old model.
Here, 'veiliger' conveys a personal feeling of increased safety when wearing a helmet.
Met een helm voel ik me veiliger tijdens het fietsen.
With a helmet, I feel safer when cycling.
In this case, 'veiliger' describes the intended improvement in the safety condition of the streets.