Glossary / General

autonomous emergency braking

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Autonomous emergency braking is a technology that can stop the van by itself if it sees something coming too fast.

Technical Definition

A safety feature that automatically applies brakes to prevent or mitigate a collision when the system detects an imminent impact.

Hear It Discussed

"...navigate on autopilot on urban roads and highways, autonomous emergency braking, working up to 150 kilometers an hour, obstacle avoidance..."
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"things like autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warnings and stability control have definitely contributed to reducing road fatalities over time."
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"...because the venue comes with autonomous emergency braking. It comes with power windows and air conditioning and powered door locks and remote keyless entry..."
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