The new important safety feature in cars: AEB
AEB is said to be a groundbreaking safety feature in cars, much like the safety belt and airbags. For those of you who are unaware, it is a braking system that works independently of the driver to intervene in a critical situation and apply the brakes to prevent a crash. It is available on most premium models, but less common on mainstream cars.
From 2015, Euro NCAP has said its five star crash test safety ratings will almost exclusively be reserved for cars with AEB. To qualify for a five-star rating, makers’ cars will have to feature AEB which works in city driving and at higher speeds. And from 2016, Euro NCAP will go a step further and include pedestrian detection systems, too.
Matt Avery, an insurance research director said: “Crashes have a cost to society – healthcare, insurance, repairs, congestion, pollution. AEB can save you money and save your life. It’s a no-brainer.”
Currently AEB is avaialble as an extra for a lot of popular car brands like Audi and Volkswagen. A spokesman for Volkswagen told Auto Express: “It’s definitely a system we see as being rolled out on more and more models as standard.”