http://www.dpccars.com/car-videos-13/03 ... -brake.htm
Video presenting the new Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with Full Autobrake.If a cyclist heading in the same direction suddenly swerves out in front of you as you're approaching from behind and a collision is imminent, there is an instant warning and full braking power is applied.
Volvo Cyclist Detection with full Auto brake
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jblackburn
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Pretty cool feature. Volvo's also working on a system (or maybe it's the same one) to detect & monitor pedestrians as well.
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2016 Chevy Cruze Premier
A learning experience is one of those things that says, "You know that thing you just did? Don't do that."
mercuic: Long live the tractor motor!
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The new V40 has the pedestrian safety system. It includes a pyrotechnically tilted hood to give a softer landing and an airbag that blows in front of windshield from rear edge of the tilted up hood.
I think the time has come that persons walking must carry liability insurance. If you walk out in front of my car with $3000 or so worth of pedestrian safety gear and it deploys I bet my insurance company comes to you to get their money back.
I think the time has come that persons walking must carry liability insurance. If you walk out in front of my car with $3000 or so worth of pedestrian safety gear and it deploys I bet my insurance company comes to you to get their money back.