From Thatcham Safety Home go to Advanced Driver Assist Systems: New technologies now coming forward — with cars being able to avoid or mitigate (reduce) the likelihood of a crash occurring in the first place. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is an example of a technology that has been shown to reduce life-threatening crashes by up to 25%. By applying braking to individual wheels it can help to prevent a skid or spin. New Autonomous Emergency Braking systems also use automatic application of braking, but to reduce speed, rather than controlling the direction of the vehicle. These new technologies such as low cost radar, lasers and optical sensors are now being fitted to mainstream vehicles that will enable the car to monitor both road conditions and traffic levels, and ensure that our cars do not collide.
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