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1. Automatic Braking In Newer Cars

2. A lot of cars that are coming out now are
getting new technology, among this
technology automatic braking seems to be a
popular thing.

3. According to three groups in this mid-2015,
the U.S.

4. 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.

5. The Insurance Institute recently opened a re-
modeled facility to research best practices
among these vehicle companies in
preventing crashes.

6. Plans by the NHTSA to include the system as
a normal feature occurred as early as
January.

7. Does Automatic Braking Need Improvement

8. Automatic braking has apparently already
made a significant difference in the liabilities
of collisions.

9. Since the majority of incidents include
trouble from the driver, the emergency
brakes compensate for this after giving a
warning.

10. They apply if the driver does not respond in
time.

11. Perhaps a bit obvious, the advantage of the
new braking system consists of constant
alertness, without the worry of human
condition or distractions.

12. 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.

13. The list comprises of the following: Volvo,
Toyota, Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, Tesla
Motors, General Motors, Mazda, Audi,
BMW, and finally Ford.

14. A basic design implements studying a blend
of potential technologies and picking out the
best for establishing a standard.

15. An invitation extends to other vehicle
manufacturers for their engagement as well.

16. Automatic Braking Is Getting Improved

17. Most effort arriving from the automatic
emergency brakes comes in the avoidance of
rear-end impacts.

18. Sensors, such as radar, cameras, and lasers,
aid in the detection of imminent contact.

19. Simply put, some drivers do not apply their
brakes in time or with enough force.

20. The cost of injuries from insurance claims
showed a diminishment of up to 35% with
the use of the specialized brakes.

21. 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.

22. Awards for Automatic Braking

23. 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.

24. 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.