Volvo develops not only world-leading safety systems that reduce the consequences of an accident for the driver and his passengers, but also systems that can warn the driver about dangerous situation, and if he does not react, then intervene in the process of driving, thereby avoiding an accident or minimizing its severity.

City Safety

Difficult traffic conditions in the city, traffic jams during rush hour, constant stress. This often pushes drivers into sudden, thoughtless maneuvers. Rest easy - the road is always under supervision thanks to the City Safety system. An optical radar under the windshield monitors the situation ahead and warns the driver at speeds up to 50 km/h possible collision. If circumstances require an immediate response, the system will apply the brake itself. The City Safety system is included in standard equipment models S60, S80, XC70, XC60, V40 Cross Country.

Driver Alert System

A complex of systems that at any time of the year, in any weather conditions, warns you in the event of a risk of a dangerous situation:

When signs of weakened attention appear;
when he is unintentionally about to leave his lane;
when he can run over a pedestrian or a car in front of him;

Driver Alert System uses information from the front camera located behind the windshield to determine the vehicle's position relative to the side road markings, as well as for detection Vehicle in front of the car, pedestrians, road signs and light sources.

Driver Behavior Monitoring (DAC)

Unlit road. Intense glance at the lane. After a couple of hours, fatigue will make itself felt. The DAC (Driver Alert Control) driver monitoring system helps you stay alert. Sensors continuously analyze the driver's behavior on the road, and in the event of a sudden change, Volvo will sound an alarm and ask you to stop for a rest.

Distance Alert System

Scenic road. Nice company of friends. In such a situation, it is most likely to lose concentration and not notice how the car in front began to slow down. The Distance Alert system will notify you of a dangerous approach to another vehicle by projecting orange warning lights onto the windshield. The system starts working already at 30 km/h.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) or (LKA)*

Long journey. Monotonous landscapes. All this lulls your vigilance, and you can unnoticed drive into oncoming traffic. Fortunately, Volvo keeps track of lane markings with its LDW (Lane Departure Warning). If you leave your lane without turning on the turn signal, a special sound signal will remind you of the importance of concentration on the road.

* LKA ( Lane Keeping Aid) - installed on the V40 Cross Country, is an expanded LDW function, in addition to warning about leaving the lane, the system returns to the occupied lane through vibration on the steering wheel.

Forward Collision Warning with Automatic Full Braking (CWFAB)**

Unforeseen situation on the road. Sharp braking of the vehicle ahead. There is always rice to not react to the current situation in time. Collision Mitigation with Full Automatic Braking uses a camera and radar to warn you of dangerous closing distances. If the driver does not respond, it automatically applies the brakes to reduce the consequences of the accident.

** - CWFAB full automatic braking will only be implemented with the option Adaptive cruise control (ACC). If ACC is not available, the system will warn with sound and light without activating the brake system.

Pedestrian Detection System

Unfamiliar street. Complex numbering of houses. While searching for the right address, it’s easy to get distracted from the road and not notice how a person runs out onto the road. Don't worry, Pedestrian Detection keeps a close eye on pedestrians. In case of danger of a collision with a person, it will warn the driver with an audible signal and a flashing ribbon. LED lights. If the situation requires an immediate response, the system will stop your Volvo.

Traffic Sign Recognition (RSI)

Unfamiliar highway, you might accidentally miss it road sign speed limits or prohibition of overtaking. When the system (Road Sign Information) recognizes a sign, the corresponding symbol is shown on the display. Thanks to the system, the driver receives information about current restriction speed or permission or prohibition of overtaking. The recognized sign will be on the display until the camera detects another sign on the road.

Cyclist Detection with Automatic Full Brake (CDFAB)*

A cyclist driving along the road may change lanes into your lane without warning you; in heavy city traffic, the driver may simply not have time to react. The Cyclist Detection with full Auto Brake function makes the driver's job easier by monitoring the space in front of the car and automatically stopping the car if a danger of collision with a cyclist is detected.

* - CDFAB is available on S60 and XC60 models from 2014 model year in combination with the Driver Support package

Active High Beam Assist (AHB)

Driving at night on the highway with the high beam Headlights can react too late to a car moving in the opposite direction, which can lead to blinding of the driver of the oncoming car and provoke an emergency situation. The system (Active High Beam) uses a camera located behind the windshield, which, depending on the generation of the system:

• First generation: in automatic mode dark time day turns on and off the high beam headlights to avoid dazzling drivers in approaching cars.
• Second generation (S60 and XC60): Automatically dims part of the high beam headlight beam at night when oncoming traffic is detected. At the same time, the high beam remains on and illuminates the areas around the oncoming vehicle.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Incorrect landing. Unadjusted mirrors. Stiff leg from DC voltage when interacting with the gas pedal. Every little thing can cause discomfort. Stop and customize everything for yourself. While driving, select the speed and minimum lag time from the vehicle in front, release the gas pedal and enjoy the road. Adaptive cruise control will accurately adhere to the set speed parameters, and if there is a car ahead, your Volvo will maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. And if you are driving in a traffic jam, the system has a Queueassist traffic jam subfunction with the ability automatic stop and start moving if the parking time does not exceed 5 seconds.

Blind Spot Monitoring System (BLIS)

Safely changing lanes - a look at Side mirror and turning on the turn signal. Even then, danger awaits you unless a BLIS system is installed. Cameras (First generation) in the side mirrors or two radars under the rear trim (Second generation)* Volvo constantly monitor the traffic flow, and no vehicle will hide in the “blind spot” - indicators in the A-pillars will warn of obstacles. The system also informs the driver about rapidly approaching road users. Lane Change Assist (LCMA)* When the driver wants to change lanes, radars continuously scan the area at a distance of approx. 70 meters behind the car and approx. 3.5 meters to the side of the car. (CTA)* - Cross Traffic Alert is a feature that informs the driver of vehicles approaching from both sides of the vehicle when the driver is leaving a parking lot. in reverse in conditions of limited visibility.

* - The second generation system includes the LCMA function, which is installed on the V40, S60 and XC60.

Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)

When backing out of a narrow parking lot, visibility can often be limited by cars parked to the sides. In such a situation, you may not notice an approaching car, cyclist or pedestrian. Cross Traffic Alert is a feature that informs the driver of vehicles approaching from either side of the car when the driver is reversing out of a parking space in low visibility conditions.

* - The second generation system (BLIS) includes the CTA function and is installed on the V40, S60 and XC60.

Take it for a test drive

You can test all these systems on a test drive in our showrooms on specially designed routes.

Price

The cost of the BLIS blind spot monitoring system is 33,900 rubles.

The cost of the DAC driver behavior monitoring function is 40,000 rubles.

The cost of adaptive cruise control ACC will be 59,900 rubles.

Special offer

GREAT OFFER FROM VOLVO – PRICES REDUCED FOR ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS

You can order the Driver Support package at a special price - 99,900 rubles.

Your benefit when purchasing active systems security in the package will be 33,900 rubles.

Driver Support includes the following systems active safety:

• Blind Spot Monitoring including Lane Change Assist (LCMA) and Cross Traffic Detection (CTA);
• DAC driver behavior monitoring including RSI and active high beams;
• LDW Lane Departure Warning System;
• Adaptive cruise control ACC with collision warning system, full auto braking, pedestrian protection, and Queueassist automatic distance control function.

This case went down in automotive history as a clear illustration of the concept of epic fail (that is, a grandiose failure). In the spring of 2010, Volvo gathered over a hundred journalists from all over the world at the test site to show off its advanced development. Equipped with City Safety system Volvo sedan The second-generation S60, which was then preparing to start sales, had to demonstrate the ability to stop independently, without driver intervention, in front of an obstacle. Everything was presented as nothing less than a breakthrough in the field of active safety, although, for example, Honda began working in this direction back in the early 2000s. But widely publicized systems automatic braking It was the Volvo scandal that ensured this.

Story Volvo systems City Safety began with a scandal and continued with triumph. For example, on the new generation XC90 crossover, laser sensors were supplemented with a radar, camera, and new electronic stuffing. As a result, the assistant learned to recognize pedestrians, cyclists and even oncoming traffic. Many experts consider the Swedish development to be one of the most effective of its kind

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And here is the culmination of the action. The car leaves the hangar at a speed of 35 km/h and calmly drives straight towards the “parked” truck. The distance is rapidly shrinking, the faint of heart are closing their eyes and... it turned out that it was not in vain. Without even thinking about slowing down, the S60 slams into the semi-trailer! The mangled car waved its windshield wipers plaintively. The developers and the “sharks of the pen” are in shock. Then Volvo made excuses for the failure by insufficiently thorough preparation of the sedan for testing. They say that problems were discovered with the battery, and in general the pre-production equipment malfunctioned.

However, that embarrassment gave rise to extensive discussions. They say they want to deceive buyers again. Get money from them for imaginary safety, expensive system, unable to save from an accident in practice. Moreover, not only Volvo, but also other companies working on preventive protection assistants fell under the millstone of critics.

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In their tests, EuroNCAP experts divide automatic braking systems into two types: so-called “urban”, which can only operate at low speeds, and “intercity”, which remain alert even on the highway. Accordingly, the test methodology is different

However, only five years have passed since the automatic braking function began to be actively used not only on premium models, but even on city kids like Volkswagen up!, Skoda Citigo or Fiat Panda. Testing of these systems was included in the crash test program on both sides of the ocean. For example, according to the independent European methodology EuroNCAP, starting from January 2014, it is impossible to get the highest score if the car is not able to avoid collisions on its own. And in the field of engineering, a miracle suddenly happened. Time after time, tests (both government and third-party) of preventive protection systems began to show them quite high reliability and performance. The same Volvo with its updated City Safety was able to rehabilitate itself firmly.

As a result, the ranks of supporters of “controversial” electronics were replenished not only by the same EuroNCAP, but also by the authoritative German auto club ADAC, as well as the American institute IIHS. They began to cite statistical data. Allegedly, experience in operating cars with “auto-braking” has shown that these systems can reduce the number of accidents by 27% and save up to 8 thousand lives a year! And although errors still occurred periodically during the tests, experts began to unanimously complain that, alas, not every automaker has yet decided to offer preventive protection even as an option. We should speed up!

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At the end of 2013, the German automobile club ADAC tested the reaction of automatic braking systems to the sudden appearance of a pedestrian on the road. Factory assistants earned ratings of “good” and “satisfactory”, surpassing the Mobileye accessory, which can only warn the driver, but not stop the car

But is this possible? Is there an option to make the advanced system available? And why has technology made such a leap in just a few years - from being unrecognized by many to practically being praised? To understand the situation, you need to know how the ability to automatically brake is imparted to cars. And then many questions will disappear by themselves.

In the article “Car Cheating, or Little Secrets of ESP”, we talked about the vast capabilities of a seemingly ordinary stabilization system. The main thing is that it includes a special modulator, which, in addition to distribution braking force on the wheels, is capable of creating this very force if necessary. Why is a pump, a cunning combination of valves and hydraulic accumulators hidden inside the device? As soon as a command is received from the control electronics, all this equipment can slow the car down to a complete stop. And without the participation of the driver.

So, there’s nothing stopping you from upgrading to an automatic braking system? Not certainly in that way. After all, with the recognition of loss of stability, the situation is quite obvious. There are very specific criteria for this. Therefore, ESP as such is generally effective at both 30 and 300 km/h. But with automatic braking, everything is not so smooth. The car must not only “feel” the impending danger in time, but also operate adequately to the situation so that the driver does not break things out of fright. First, warn, and only then act independently, in a fire emergency manner.

Mass models are usually equipped with systems based on LiDAR laser emitters. Such assistants are inexpensive, but they only work reliably high speed, only when perfect weather and only with objects that reflect light well

It is with the recognition of emergency situations that numerous troubles in testing accident prevention systems are associated. And all because to determine the distance to an object ahead, its speed and type (for example, a car or a pedestrian) various methods. Each of which has its own strengths and weaknesses.

Most a budget option teach the car to “probe” the space in front of it - the so-called LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging). The production of such devices is carried out by such well-known companies, like Denso, Continental, Siemens, Hella. And using this technology, in particular, the City Safety systems from Volvo, Active City Stop from Ford, City Brake Control from Fiat and many others were built.

The essence of lidar is as follows. Behind the windshield of the car, in the area of ​​the rear view mirror, a light emitter unit (most often an infrared laser) and its sensor-receiver is placed. Electronics sends a beam forward and detects the time during which the invisible light reflected by an obstacle will return back. Knowing the current speed of the car, the computer calculates the dangerous approach.

Sounds simple and effective. But, as they say, it was smooth on paper, but they forgot about the ravines. Firstly, a typical budget lidar has a very limited field of view, and therefore, for example, an obstacle slightly offset from the center of the strip may not be noticed at all. Secondly, for the system to work successfully, the surface of the object in front must have good reflective properties. For example, the electronics will notice a license plate number or a pedestrian's hazard vest, but may miss the dirty side of a truck. Finally, in bad weather, the effectiveness of the lidar drops significantly - the car goes blind. The same thing happens on very rugged terrain.

And a typical laser meter sees not far away - at 10-20 m, and therefore at speeds above 30 km/h it is usually practically useless. In addition, it does not know how to recognize the type of object. Such a system does not care whether there is a stationary car ahead, a person crossing the road or a cyclist. Automatic braking systems based on video cameras are eliminated from this drawback.

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The main element of the Subarov EyeSight system is two cameras that form a three-dimensional color image. As a result, the electronics recognize not only obstacles, but even flashing brake lights

Perhaps the most advanced of these is Subaru's EyeSight. It consists of two lenses (as in the case of LiDAR, they are located behind the windshield), forming a color stereoscopic image. It allows the electronics to see a wider panorama of what is happening ahead and also prepare for danger in advance. For example, it is easy for a computer to detect a red traffic light or illuminated brake lights. This is a sign that the driver should, at a minimum, lift his foot off the gas pedal, and at maximum, press the brake. Didn't this happen? This means it’s time to take rescue measures. In addition, EyeSight sees lane markings and therefore enables lane-keeping functionality. Two in one!

Everything seems to be great, but systems like EyeSight, like LiDAR, are very dependent on environment. The worse the weather, the dirtier the glass and the darker it is outside, the less chance you have of avoiding hitting an obstacle. IN difficult conditions Only a complex of short-range (up to 30 m) and long-range (up to 200 m) detection radars can guarantee the detection of danger. They are usually hidden in the area front bumper or radiator grilles. For example, a “painted” Mercedes star with smooth surface or a black lens disguised in the air intake of an Audi indicates the presence of such a road scanner. He doesn't care about rain or night, but electromagnetic signals are unable to determine the type of object. The circle is closed...

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On modern models, active safety systems are increasingly appearing, combining cameras, ultrasonic sensors and radars various types. Plus, the electronics control the chassis, engine, transmission... Until completely autonomous movement one step left

Therefore, on premium models, radars are usually supplemented with a camera (or even more than one) so that the on-board electronics have a complete understanding of the surrounding environment. These are the Audi PreSense Plus, BMW Driving Assistant Plus and Mercedes Pre-Safe complexes.

A knowledgeable reader will exclaim here - this is adaptive cruise control technology! And he will be absolutely right. On expensive cars these systems work together, based on common sensors and, in fact, are inseparable from each other. As a result modern car gets the ability to automatically slow down in normal mode, for example, in front of a traffic jam, and move autonomously through it. The future of active safety lies with such advanced systems.

Budget options, of course, are not so perfect. Typically, in such cases, automakers promise that the system is able to completely prevent a collision at speeds of up to 30-50 km/h, and then reduce the severity of the consequences of the impact up to 80 km/h. That is, in any case, this will no longer be a calm slowdown, but an emergency, emergency option. Therefore, first the electronics will warn the driver - with a buzzer, light signals or something else, and if this does not have an effect, it will get down to business. Will raise the pressure in brake lines, bringing the pads to the discs, and if the likelihood of a collision becomes critical, it will engage the mechanisms regardless of the driver’s wishes.

As a result, it turns out that the success of combating rear-end collisions largely comes down to money. If you want to increase your level of protection, pay for advanced combined systems. Are you satisfied with the presence of the auto-braking function? Then don’t be surprised by possible mistakes in her work. She is not able to completely replace the driver.

The main conclusion is this: such assistants are by no means a marketing ploy, they are really useful, even if they sometimes misfire.

The Active City Stop system operates on a classic radar scheme. IN in this case The laser acts as the emitting element. The beam is focused in front of the car at a certain distance. Special sensors capture the reflected signal and convert it into an electronic code, which is processed on-board computer car. At the same time, the system collects data on the vehicle's speed and estimates the approximate braking distance. After some calculations, a decision is made whether to enable automatic braking or not. According to Ford engineers, the complex makes it possible to 100% prevent accidents when the car is moving at a speed of 15 km/h and minimize the consequences of a collision when impacted at a speed of 30 km/h.

It would seem that there is any point in such additions, if in theory a person himself can react quickly enough, but how quickly is another matter. It is known that people spend an average of 0.1 to 0.3 seconds making a decision, but do not forget that these data are correct if the driver is not tired, intoxicated, unwell, or simply has difficulty seeing the situation ahead. Accordingly, the risk of an accident increases significantly. At the same time, the Active City Stop automatic braking system scans the situation at a speed of 1/50 of a second, plus the same amount of time it takes to make a decision. In total, it turns out that machine intelligence is at least 5 times faster than human intelligence.

Operation of the Active City Stop system in real time

As noted earlier, the ACS electronic analytical complex is designed for operation in the speed range from 15 to 30 km/h. For control traffic situation above this range by Ford Another system has been developed - Forward Alert.

Active City-Stop copes with its task perfectly in the specified mode, but during operation the driver does not receive any warning signals: neither sound, nor light, nor tactile - in the form of vibration of the steering wheel. If you accelerate to a speed of 40 km/h and head towards a stationary obstacle, the system will not react even if you release the accelerator pedal. However, if you approach a car moving at the same speed at a dangerously close distance, the algorithm will first respond warning signal driver, and later applies half-force braking.

Video showing how the automatic braking system (ACS) works on Ford car Kuga and Focus:

Disadvantages of ACS at work

Since Active City-Stop relies in its work on less data than a person and does not have the same perfect processing algorithm, sometimes the complex does not work correctly. For example, a standard situation: You are heading towards a turn. A car drives ahead and begins the maneuver. The distance between you is decreasing and the ACS system thinks that the risk of collision has increased excessively and gives the command to brake. In fact, there is no danger in reality. Even if you continue driving at the same speed, then most likely by the next moment the lane in front will already be clear.

Another ambiguous situation arises when a car maneuvers in front of you at low speeds. There may also be false positives here. We also add that for reliable operation The system requires keeping both the laser lens and the sensors installed in the front clean.

In general, it was not planned to officially equip Ford cars with the Active City Stop system for residents of Russia. Representatives referred to the fact that many of our cars drive with dirty license plates and lights, and the complex’s radar is focused on these elements. In theory, this complicated the operation of the system, but in reality it seems more logical that in major cities people are used to driving close to each other due to limited space. Therefore, the automatic braking system in such a situation would constantly slow down and prevent you from continuing to move.

Automatic braking system cost

Although manufacturers claim that you can order the installation of such an add-on for only $500, Active City-Stop is actually included in the adaptive cruise control kit, which itself is priced at $1,320. Those. in the end you will have to pay almost $2,000, specifically $1,820. Price per this device, as you can see, is not small, but what good it will do is unknown. It will be possible to order the installation of Active City-Stop only in Focus trim levels Titanium, Trend Sport (for example -), as well as Sport Limited Edition.

NEW COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATIC BRAKE PREVENTS

COLLISION WITH A VEHICLE AHEAD

• Collision Warning with Automatic Braking provides automatic braking when a collision with the vehicle ahead is imminent.
• Adaptive Cruise Control and Distance Alert help the driver maintain the required distance from the vehicle in front.

Volvo Cars continues to work on developing technologies that can prevent collisions such as rear-end collisions. Volvo Cars offers Collision Warning with Automatic Braking, an advanced driver warning system that allows the vehicle to automatically apply the brakes if the driver fails to react to a dangerous approach to a vehicle in front or a stationary vehicle.

“As a result of these systems, instead of serious injuries, occupants of both vehicles may experience only minor injuries,” says Ingrid Skogsmo, Director of the Volvo Cars Safety Centre.

New system will be installed on Volvo models S80, V70 and XC70 already at the end of 2007.

Rear-end collisions are the third most common type of traffic accident. transport accidents. In more than 50 percent of cases, the driver does not even have time to press the brake pedal.

The new Collision Warning with Automatic Braking (CWAB) system first alerts drivers and prepares the braking system for emergency braking. The braking system is automatically applied if the driver does not react to a situation where a collision with a vehicle in front or standing becomes imminent.

Collision Warning with Brake Assist is an improvement over Collision Warning with Brake Assist, which was first offered in 2006.

Complete solution - radar and camera

While the previous system on the Volvo S80 only included radar, Collision Warning with Automatic Braking uses not only radar but also a camera to determine the position of the vehicle in front. The radar, with a range of up to 150 meters, works with a camera that monitors the space in front of the car at a distance of up to 55 meters.

The system uses data comparison technology (Data Fusion) coming from radar and camera, which has increased the efficiency of the system.

"The system uses radar and camera data so that automatic braking will only be applied when a collision is imminent. The system is programmed so that autonomous braking can only take place when radar and camera data indicate a collision is imminent. ", says Jonas Tisell, manager technical project to create a Collision Warning System with Automatic Braking for Volvo Cars.

One of the main advantages of the camera is its ability to identify standing cars and warn the driver, while the system is characterized low level false alarms.

“According to statistics, in 50 percent of collisions the collision occurs with the vehicle in front. Therefore, the Collision Warning System with automatic braking function is twice as effective as the current Collision Warning System with Brake Assist,” explains Jonas Thisel.

The system offers several levels of sensitivity adjustment, allowing it to be adapted to various conditions movement and driving style. The car menu provides a choice of three sensitivity levels.

The first stage is warning and preparation of the brakes

If a vehicle approaches another vehicle from behind and the driver does not react, the system activates a red warning light that is reflected on the windshield. At the same time, a beep sounds. This helps the driver to take necessary actions, and in most cases the driver manages to avoid a collision.

"The reflected signal is very effective. A red light appears on the windshield in front of the driver's eyes - similar to the brake lights of the car in front," says Jonas Thisel.

If, despite the warning, the risk of a collision increases, the brake support function is activated. To reduce reaction time brake pads closer to brake discs. IN hydraulic system Pressure increases to maintain braking force, so even if the driver does not apply enough force to the brake pedal, the vehicle will provide effective braking.

Automatic braking reduces speed effect

If the driver does not brake and the system determines that a collision is imminent, forced braking is activated.

Automatic braking is designed to reduce the effect of speed as much as possible and thereby minimize the risk of injury to occupants of both vehicles.

"Reducing the speed of a collision from 60 km/h to 50 km/h reduces impact energy by approximately 30 percent. This means that occupants may suffer minor rather than serious injuries. Depending on the conditions, automatic braking may prevent a collision altogether ", adds Jonas Thisel.

Adaptive cruise control (ACC)

To make driving more comfortable, Volvo Cars has developed Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). ACC helps the driver maintain the required distance from the vehicle in front. This control system allows the driver to relieve stress while driving, even if he has to drive in uneven traffic flow.

Adaptive cruise control includes radar that constantly measures the distance to vehicles ahead. The system automatically adjusts speed to maintain the set distance.

The driver turns on the cruise control, sets the required maximum speed within the range from 30 to 200 km/h and selects the time interval to the vehicle in front. There is a choice of five time intervals from 1 to 2.6 seconds.

If the radar detects that the vehicle ahead is slowing down, ACC automatically reduces speed to match the speed of the vehicle in front.

“Adaptive cruise control takes over part of the vehicle's control, allowing the driver to focus on the road and continue driving more safely,” says Jonas Thisel.

Distance warning system (DistanceAlert)

Distance Alert is another technology that helps the driver maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front if the driver has not activated Adaptive Cruise Control.

The distance warning system is activated using a button located on the center console. As in the case of ACC, the driver is given a choice of five levels of system settings. If the time interval to the vehicle ahead decreases and goes beyond the specified settings, a warning signal is reflected at the bottom of the windshield.

If you turn on Adaptive Cruise Control while the Distance Alert System is turned on, the Distance Alert System is temporarily disabled.

Both Adaptive Cruise Control and Distance Alert are designed to assist the driver and make it easier to control the vehicle in accordance with national regulations regarding maintaining the required distance from the vehicle in front.

System limitations

The capabilities of the described systems depend on the quantity and quality of visible road markings. The camera must clearly distinguish the dividing line between lanes. Low light, fog, snow or adverse weather may interfere with the functioning of the system.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that a dozen of the world's leading automakers have committed to automatic system emergency braking (AEB) standard: Audi, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz,Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo.

Automatic emergency braking systems help to significantly reduce the number of traffic accidents with the vehicle in front by reducing speed when approaching, or even prevent them. Cost of installing a warning system on a car frontal collision ranges from 250 to 400 dollars.

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, last years Almost half of all traffic accidents involving two vehicles, when one car crashes into the one in front - annually claim about 1 thousand 700 lives and injure half a million people. If all cars were equipped similar systems The IIHS estimates that nearly 1.9 million crashes could be prevented or mitigated each year.

Automatic emergency braking systems have been installed on vehicles for a long time. luxury cars, and now this additional safety feature is starting to make its way onto production vehicles as part of option offerings. The time has come for this technology to become an accepted standard.

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) uses cameras and/or radar to warn the driver if the distance from the object ahead is closing too quickly.

How the system works

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) uses cameras, radar, or a laser (or a combination of both) to scan the road in front of the vehicle and alerts the driver when the distance to the vehicle in front begins to close too quickly.

The system alerts the driver with an audible, tactile and/or visual signal. More advanced systems include automatic emergency braking, capable of stopping the car quickly enough to avoid a collision at low speeds, or at least reducing the speed when approaching. When driving on highways at high speeds, the system will not be able to bring the vehicle to a complete stop in time, but it will apply braking to reduce the force of the impact.