Honda’s Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) is a radar-based autonomous emergency braking system. At speeds above 15km/h, moving and stationary vehicles are detected along a path some 100m ahead of the vehicle. When the system senses that the car is likely to hit one of these obstacles, a three stage process is initiated. In the first, typically around 3 seconds before impact, the driver is alerted by visual and audible warnings. In the second stage, when the system senses that a collision is still likely (typically some 2 seconds before impact), three sharp tugs are given on the seat belt and the car automatically starts to apply some braking. Finally, when a collision is unavoidable, CMBS tightens the front seat occupants’ seatbelts (using reversible tensioners different from the pyrotechnic devices used during the collision itself) and applies a high level of braking force. This braking can be supplemented by the driver up to the maximum that the car is capable of.It should avoid or minimize collision when you distracted while driving the car.
But I just found that results are... bad. Not bad as full speed damage, but I expected it to operate better.
Take a look to Euro NCAP results here http://www.euroncap.com/results/aeb/testresults.aspx.
Honda Civic was tested and... it not fully avoid damage, it only minimize it, I was surprised. Lowest points from tested cars. Of course, Mercedes, Volvo and VW are working better on this systems.
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