Automatic emergency braking literally saved my cars tail from a brick wall.

[vavavroom]

No, it was me going around the car and auto braking decided it should go off. The car behind me saw that I was going too so it started to accelerate but then braking decided to slam the brakes and they almost rear-ended me.

So the other vehicle wasn't equipped with auto-braking?

I'm unsure about this feature. I can see how it may be helpful but I also can see how it is potentially problematic.

 

[2019CRVlx]

Do you think all cars will have automatic emergency brakes soon?

Nissan has them on their least expensive base mode Versa.

 

[alcyon]

Was the alternative rear ending another car? I know a few manufacturers have complaints about false activations.

There was a case in Malaysia a Honda auto braked when detecting a shadow(no car in front) while entering under a overhead bridge. It braked at 70kmh and was rear ended by the car behind..so...


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