All too often, people in the Charleston area are struck from behind by other vehicles while they are on the road. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, there were 1.7 million rear-end crashes across the U.S. in 2012. These accidents resulted in 500,000 injuries and 1,700 deaths. In order to cut down on rear-end collisions, automakers have developed crash avoidance technologies, which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is planning to add to its recommended safety list.
Common causes of rear-end collisions
As is the case with all types of auto accidents, there are a number of factors that contribute to causing rear-end wrecks. Some of the most common causes of these types of collisions include the following:
• Speed
• Tailgating
• Driver distractions
• Hazardous weather conditions
Furthermore, alcohol intoxication often plays a role in causing rear-end accidents. Due to these, and other …show more content…
The vehicles, which are deemed the safest are awarded five-stars. Reuters recently reported that the NHTSA is planning to add automatic emergency braking technologies to its five-star rating. Consequently, automatic emergency braking, or AEB, systems will be a recommended safety feature for all vehicles sold in the U.S. beginning with model year 2018 automobiles.
How do AEB systems work?
Generally, AEB technology includes two systems – dynamic braking support and crash imminent braking. According to the Department of Transportation, dynamic braking support systems supplement drivers’ braking. This system is engaged when motorists have not applied sufficient braking to avoid a rear-end collision. Crash imminent braking systems apply vehicles’ brakes when a crash is imminent. These types of systems are engaged when motorists have not taken any action to avoid a rear-end accident that is about to happen.
Using technology to reduce rear-end
Common causes of rear-end collisions
As is the case with all types of auto accidents, there are a number of factors that contribute to causing rear-end wrecks. Some of the most common causes of these types of collisions include the following:
• Speed
• Tailgating
• Driver distractions
• Hazardous weather conditions
Furthermore, alcohol intoxication often plays a role in causing rear-end accidents. Due to these, and other …show more content…
The vehicles, which are deemed the safest are awarded five-stars. Reuters recently reported that the NHTSA is planning to add automatic emergency braking technologies to its five-star rating. Consequently, automatic emergency braking, or AEB, systems will be a recommended safety feature for all vehicles sold in the U.S. beginning with model year 2018 automobiles.
How do AEB systems work?
Generally, AEB technology includes two systems – dynamic braking support and crash imminent braking. According to the Department of Transportation, dynamic braking support systems supplement drivers’ braking. This system is engaged when motorists have not applied sufficient braking to avoid a rear-end collision. Crash imminent braking systems apply vehicles’ brakes when a crash is imminent. These types of systems are engaged when motorists have not taken any action to avoid a rear-end accident that is about to happen.
Using technology to reduce rear-end