Automatic Braking In Newer Cars

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Automatic Braking In Newer Cars
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A lot of cars that are coming out now are getting
new technology, among this technology automatic
braking seems to be a popular thing.
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According to three groups in this mid-2015, the
U.S.
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Department of Transportation, its National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
and the third-party Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety (IIHS), ten automobile
manufacturers plan on integrating automatic
emergency brakes as a standard feature in new
vehicles.
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The Insurance Institute recently opened a
re-modeled facility to research best practices
among these vehicle companies in preventing
crashes.
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Plans by the NHTSA to include the system as a
normal feature occurred as early as January.
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Does Automatic Braking Need Improvement
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Automatic braking has apparently already made a
significant difference in the liabilities of
collisions.
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Since the majority of incidents include trouble
from the driver, the emergency brakes compensate
for this after giving a warning.
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They apply if the driver does not respond in time.
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Perhaps a bit obvious, the advantage of the new
braking system consists of constant alertness,
without the worry of human condition or
distractions.
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At the opening of the IIHS facility, named the
Vehicle Research Center, the three groups
declared the involvement of the ten car and truck
makers.
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The list comprises of the following Volvo,
Toyota, Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, Tesla Motors,
General Motors, Mazda, Audi, BMW, and finally
Ford.
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A basic design implements studying a blend of
potential technologies and picking out the best
for establishing a standard.
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An invitation extends to other vehicle
manufacturers for their engagement as well.
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Automatic Braking Is Getting Improved
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Most effort arriving from the automatic emergency
brakes comes in the avoidance of rear-end impacts.
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Sensors, such as radar, cameras, and lasers, aid
in the detection of imminent contact.
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Simply put, some drivers do not apply their
brakes in time or with enough force.
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The cost of injuries from insurance claims showed
a diminishment of up to 35 with the use of the
specialized brakes.
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Also, the vehicle manufacturers already mentioned
encompass over half of the lighter cars and
trucks bought within the United States as of the
year 2014.
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Awards for Automatic Braking
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Currently, to earn the award of Top Safety
Pick, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
has established criteria that a respective
vehicle must carry the new braking method.
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Not only do the groups intend on advancing
automatic emergency brakes, but they also opt for
a gradual increase in the safety of
vehicle-to-vehicle communications and
self-driving automobiles.