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Has anybody any real life experience of Autonomous Emergency Braking?
It's good to see that every model in the UK XE range will have this safety device fitted.
The Owner's Manual explains:
"The AEB system uses the forward-facing cameras, located above the rear-view mirror, to identify a collision risk. AEB and Forward collision warning are enabled every time the vehicle is switched on but may be disabled via the Instrument panel menu.
Note: In order for the AEB system to work correctly, make sure that the windscreen is kept clean and the camera's line of sight is not obstructed by labels, stickers or any other objects.
AEB is provided to mitigate the severity, and in some instances avoid a rear-end collision between the host vehicle and other vehicles that are in its forward path.
When a collision risk is detected, a Forward collision warning is displayed in the Message centre. If avoiding action is not taken and a collision is not avoidable, the brakes will automatically be applied. After the vehicle has stopped, the brakes will only be applied for a few seconds.
If the AEB system has started to engage, the driver can override it's operation via steering or accelerator inputs, causing the system to disengage. This is to make sure that the driver remains in full control of the vehicle.
Note: The efficiency of the system is dependent on the condition of the road surface and the condition of the vehicle's tyres, braking system and vehicle speed.
AEB will not operate if:
• The vehicle is negotiating a tight corner.
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is switched off.
• The cameras are dirty or obstructed.
• The vehicle's speed is below 5 km/h (3 mph) or above 80 km/h (50 mph).
• When visibility is impaired due to severe weather conditions (for example, heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.).
Note: On initial vehicle start-up, the AEB system may require an initialization period before it is fully functional. This is indicated by a warning message in the Message centre. During this period, the efficiency of the AEB system is limited.
Note: If the vehicle's windscreen is replaced, or the camera located above the rear- iew mirror is moved or replaced, AEB should be re-calibrated."
Even more encouraging is the fact that Euro NCAP and ANCAP, the independent safety bodies for Europe and Australasia have very recently announced the advanced publication of EFFECTIVENESS OF LOW SPEED AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING IN REAL-WORLD REAR-END CRASHES.
The Study Confirms High Effectiveness of Low Speed Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
Brussels, Belgium, 13 May 2015 - Euro NCAP and ANCAP, the independent safety bodies for Europe and Australasia, today announce the advanced publication of EFFECTIVENESS OF LOW SPEED AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING IN REAL-WORLD REAR-END CRASHES in the online edition of the journal 'Accident Analysis & Prevention'.
The publication reported:
- that Low Speed AEB technology leads to a 38% reduction in real-world rear-end crashes;
- that there is no significant difference between urban and rural crash benefits;
- that Meta-analysis is an effective method for combining data from various countries.
The publication concluded that Low Speed AEB technology needs widespread fitment for maximum benefits.
Autonomous Emergency Braking is one of the more promising safety technologies that is becoming increasingly common on modern passenger cars. The low speed option normally consists of an automatic brake function that operates for speeds up to 30km/h or 50km/h. Previous studies have predicted significant expected benefits of AEB technology in low speed rear-end crashes but, so far, there has been little evidence that they really work.
Real-world evaluations of advanced safety systems are often limited by slow take-up rates, insufficient crash data and lower crash rates of new, safer vehicles. Euro NCAP, with support of ANCAP, has initiated the 'Validating Vehicle Safety through Meta-Analysis' (VVSMA) group that brings together experts from governments, industry, consumer and insurance organisations. The group pooled data from five European countries plus Australia using a standard analysis format and a novel prospective meta-analysis approach. Induced exposure methods were adopted to control for any extraneous effects.
The findings showed a 38 percent overall reduction in real-world, rear-end crashes for vehicles fitted with low speed AEB compared to a sample of equivalent vehicles with no AEB. There was no statistical difference found between urban (≤60km/h) and rural (>60km/h) speed zones.
Dr Anders Lie, the group chairman from the Swedish Transport Administration, commented: "The meta-analysis approach used in this analysis is a unique academic contribution to the evaluation of vehicle safety technologies internationally and proved to be reliable with robust findings. Clearly, at this level of effectiveness, low speed AEB is potentially an important active safety technology and widespread fitment through the vehicle fleet should be encouraged in the interest of improved vehicle safety."
Dr Michiel van Ratingen, Secretary General of Euro NCAP, said: "These findings strongly support our decision to make AEB technology a key discriminator in the safety rating of new vehicles. Through VVSMA, we will continue to monitor the effectiveness in reducing real world crashes of the advanced systems that are promoted in order to validate and improve the overall star rating."
So, we can drive around in our XEs with the knowledge that we have a system on board keeping 'an eye out' for our safety. Although of course we also know that we are totally responsible for our and our car's actions.
It's good to see that every model in the UK XE range will have this safety device fitted.
The Owner's Manual explains:
"The AEB system uses the forward-facing cameras, located above the rear-view mirror, to identify a collision risk. AEB and Forward collision warning are enabled every time the vehicle is switched on but may be disabled via the Instrument panel menu.
Note: In order for the AEB system to work correctly, make sure that the windscreen is kept clean and the camera's line of sight is not obstructed by labels, stickers or any other objects.
AEB is provided to mitigate the severity, and in some instances avoid a rear-end collision between the host vehicle and other vehicles that are in its forward path.
When a collision risk is detected, a Forward collision warning is displayed in the Message centre. If avoiding action is not taken and a collision is not avoidable, the brakes will automatically be applied. After the vehicle has stopped, the brakes will only be applied for a few seconds.
If the AEB system has started to engage, the driver can override it's operation via steering or accelerator inputs, causing the system to disengage. This is to make sure that the driver remains in full control of the vehicle.
Note: The efficiency of the system is dependent on the condition of the road surface and the condition of the vehicle's tyres, braking system and vehicle speed.
AEB will not operate if:
• The vehicle is negotiating a tight corner.
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is switched off.
• The cameras are dirty or obstructed.
• The vehicle's speed is below 5 km/h (3 mph) or above 80 km/h (50 mph).
• When visibility is impaired due to severe weather conditions (for example, heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.).
Note: On initial vehicle start-up, the AEB system may require an initialization period before it is fully functional. This is indicated by a warning message in the Message centre. During this period, the efficiency of the AEB system is limited.
Note: If the vehicle's windscreen is replaced, or the camera located above the rear- iew mirror is moved or replaced, AEB should be re-calibrated."
Even more encouraging is the fact that Euro NCAP and ANCAP, the independent safety bodies for Europe and Australasia have very recently announced the advanced publication of EFFECTIVENESS OF LOW SPEED AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING IN REAL-WORLD REAR-END CRASHES.
The Study Confirms High Effectiveness of Low Speed Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
Brussels, Belgium, 13 May 2015 - Euro NCAP and ANCAP, the independent safety bodies for Europe and Australasia, today announce the advanced publication of EFFECTIVENESS OF LOW SPEED AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING IN REAL-WORLD REAR-END CRASHES in the online edition of the journal 'Accident Analysis & Prevention'.
The publication reported:
- that Low Speed AEB technology leads to a 38% reduction in real-world rear-end crashes;
- that there is no significant difference between urban and rural crash benefits;
- that Meta-analysis is an effective method for combining data from various countries.
The publication concluded that Low Speed AEB technology needs widespread fitment for maximum benefits.
Autonomous Emergency Braking is one of the more promising safety technologies that is becoming increasingly common on modern passenger cars. The low speed option normally consists of an automatic brake function that operates for speeds up to 30km/h or 50km/h. Previous studies have predicted significant expected benefits of AEB technology in low speed rear-end crashes but, so far, there has been little evidence that they really work.
Real-world evaluations of advanced safety systems are often limited by slow take-up rates, insufficient crash data and lower crash rates of new, safer vehicles. Euro NCAP, with support of ANCAP, has initiated the 'Validating Vehicle Safety through Meta-Analysis' (VVSMA) group that brings together experts from governments, industry, consumer and insurance organisations. The group pooled data from five European countries plus Australia using a standard analysis format and a novel prospective meta-analysis approach. Induced exposure methods were adopted to control for any extraneous effects.
The findings showed a 38 percent overall reduction in real-world, rear-end crashes for vehicles fitted with low speed AEB compared to a sample of equivalent vehicles with no AEB. There was no statistical difference found between urban (≤60km/h) and rural (>60km/h) speed zones.
Dr Anders Lie, the group chairman from the Swedish Transport Administration, commented: "The meta-analysis approach used in this analysis is a unique academic contribution to the evaluation of vehicle safety technologies internationally and proved to be reliable with robust findings. Clearly, at this level of effectiveness, low speed AEB is potentially an important active safety technology and widespread fitment through the vehicle fleet should be encouraged in the interest of improved vehicle safety."
Dr Michiel van Ratingen, Secretary General of Euro NCAP, said: "These findings strongly support our decision to make AEB technology a key discriminator in the safety rating of new vehicles. Through VVSMA, we will continue to monitor the effectiveness in reducing real world crashes of the advanced systems that are promoted in order to validate and improve the overall star rating."
So, we can drive around in our XEs with the knowledge that we have a system on board keeping 'an eye out' for our safety. Although of course we also know that we are totally responsible for our and our car's actions.