Driving while distracted can have catastrophic repercussions. Automatic emergency braking was developed using modern technology to lessen the probability of a rear-end or turn collision or to alleviate its repercussions. It assists the driver at all speeds, day and night, because it is activated when the car is started. However, the motorist must remain alert and cautious at all times.

Automatic emergency braking can avert up to 72% of all rear-end incidents with personal injury and up to 2/3 of all rear-end collisions with personal injury and property damage at speeds of up to 30 km/h.

How Does it Work?

If the automated emergency braking senses that the distance to the preceding or stationary vehicle is becoming critically short at a vehicle speed greater than 30 km/h (18 mph), the braking system is prepared for potential emergency braking. 

If the driver fails to respond to the hazardous situation, the system notifies the driver with an audio and/or visual indication, followed by a brief but obvious brake jerk. The technology then performs partial braking to lower speed and provide the driver with valuable reaction time. The technology delivers braking assistance as soon as the driver presses the brake pedal.

Additive Components of Automatic Emergency Braking 

Radar sensors put in the vehicle’s front corners increase its horizontal field of view, allowing it to detect crossing cars going at higher speeds faster and sooner. 

The radar sensors are perfect for identifying and distinguishing between relevant items in complex urban traffic. If a crossing vehicle is detected as a potential collision opponent, the system alerts the driver and initiates autonomous emergency braking as soon as possible.

Detection of Pedestrians and Cyclists?

Automatic emergency braking systems are frequently used in conjunction with forward-collision warning technologies. As a result, AEB reacts to pedestrians and bicycles who may cross the path of the car. Some systems can also identify huge animals on the road ahead and utilise AEB to avoid or mitigate a collision.

Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)?

When combined with rear cross-traffic alert systems, reverse automatic braking can bring your vehicle to a complete stop if another vehicle is coming as you back out of your driveway or parking area. This technology can also detect approaching objects and stop your vehicle before hitting them.

Benefits of Automatic Emergency Braking

• Shorter stopping distance due to faster driver responsiveness to critical situations.
• Best possible driver assistance in avoiding crashes.
• Injury risk is reduced in an unavoidable crash.
• Detection of faster-moving crossing vehicles earlier.
• When a critical approach to a preceding or stationary vehicle is detected, partial or emergency braking is initiated.
• Supports all speeds – both during the day and at night.
• Detects and raises insufficient braking pressure to avoid crashes.
• Increased horizontal field of view.

Conclusion

Though automated emergency braking systems sometimes trigger when it is not essential, studies show that they are among the most effective driving aids in avoiding crashes and lowering injuries if a collision happens.

However, vehicle technology is only one element of the intricate puzzle that is road safety. To mention a few, equally essential aspects are driver and other road user behaviour, infrastructure upkeep and design, traffic regulations and enforcement, and vehicle fleet age.

Focusing on one of these elements while ignoring the others will not result in the greatest societal advantages. In other words, we must ensure that safe automobiles are operated on safe roads by safe drivers.

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