An additional system indicator that monitors the changes from row to row will promptly warn the driver about the danger, even if the neighboring car has hidden in the blind zone. In a dense city stream, the system can be turned off so that a constantly blinking light bulb does not distract from control
An additional system indicator that monitors the changes from row to row will promptly warn the driver about the danger, even if the neighboring car has hidden in the blind zone. In a dense city stream, the system can be turned off so that a constantly blinking light bulb does not distract from control. An additional system indicator that monitors the changes from row to row will promptly warn the driver about the danger, even if the neighboring car has hidden in the blind zone. In a dense city stream, the system can be turned off so that a constantly blinking light bulb does not distract from control.
The history of electronic active safety systems dates back to the late 1970s, when the German company Bosch first installed the now-known ABS (Anti-lock Brake System - anti-lock braking system) on a production car. She is perhaps the only one that all car manufacturers call the same. The task is to prevent the wheels from locking up during emergency braking in order to maintain control of the machine.
Modern ABS are inseparable from the EBD (Electronic Brake force Distibution) system, which changes the balance of braking forces depending on the load of the car and the adhesion of the wheels to the road. Manufacturers do not indulge in a variety of names, only Mercedes-Benz and Audi, like true Germans, use their own abbreviation EBV (Elektronische Bremskraftverteilung), and Peugeot with a typically French originality prefers another letter combination - REF (Repartiteur Electronique de Freinage).
The latest generation of stabilization systems operates in a difficult situation faster and more accurately even an experienced driver. Playing with brakes and traction, electronics will quickly correct a mistake made by a person and return the car to the desired trajectory
The latest generation of stabilization systems operates in a difficult situation faster and more accurately even an experienced driver. Playing with brakes and traction, electronics will quickly correct a mistake made by a person and return the car to the desired trajectory. The latest generation of stabilization systems operates in a difficult situation faster and more accurately even an experienced driver. Playing with brakes and traction, electronics will quickly correct a mistake made by a person and return the car to the desired trajectory.
The next step was the fight against skidding wheels. Here, manufacturers began to originalize, coming up with all kinds of names for traction control systems (traction control systems) - for example, TCS (Traction Control System) from Ford, Honda, Mazda, Opel; DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) - from BMW. French manufacturers and representatives of Volkswagen concern use the abbreviation ASR (Automatic Slip Regulation), and Toyota use the TRC (Traction Control). The methods of struggle are directly opposite to those of ABS: to brake excessively fast wheels for efficient acceleration and reliable grip. The traction control system also controls the engine thrust by turning off the ignition, reducing the fuel supply or covering the throttle.
The emergency brake booster distinguishes emergency deceleration from the standard one and independently presses the pedal, achieving minimization of braking distance. In this case, the alarm usually turns on or the brake lights start flashing, warning the followers about the danger. If you do not take into account the French who name their AFU system (l'Aide au Freinage d'Urgence), then the other names are similar: EBA (Emergency Brake Assist) say Ford, Volvo and Land Rover, BAS (Brake Assist System) - Mitsubishi, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist) is Alfa Romeo, and Nissan uses the basketball abbreviation NBA (Nissan Brake Assist) similar to basketball.
Citroen's AFIL system tracks the position of the car relative to the marking lines. When you try to cross them without signaling with direction indicators, the vibration of the driver’s seat cushion is turned on from the side where the car deviates
Citroen's AFIL system tracks the position of the car relative to the marking lines. When you try to cross them without signaling with direction indicators, the vibration of the driver’s seat cushion is turned on from the side where the car deviates. Citroen's AFIL system tracks the position of the car relative to the marking lines. When you try to cross them without signaling with direction indicators, the vibration of the driver’s seat cushion is turned on from the side where the car deviates.
The exchange rate stabilization system is designed to prevent drifts and drifts - of course, when they are still under control. Some modifications follow the trajectory of not only the car, but also the trailer. Electronics restricts fuel supply or selectively brakes one or more wheels. The most common name, Electronic Stability Program, ESP, is a trademark of Bosh, a leader in the design and manufacture of such security systems. This abbreviation is used by Volkswagen, Fiat, Peugeot, Citroen, Mercedes-Benz, Opel.
The alternative name Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is offered by BMW and Mazda, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) is found on Honda and Acura, Ford installs a system with the beautiful name Interactive Vehicle Dynamics (IVD). Porshe and Mitsubishi came up with their own names - PSM (Porsche Stability Management) and MASC (Mitsubishi Active Stability Control).
The new generation of active security systems can not only feel, receiving information from various sensors, but also see the situation with cameras and radars.
Adaptive Cruise Control uses radar to scan the space in front of the car. When the distance to the neighbor becomes dangerously small, the electronics independently apply the brakes - up to a complete stop if necessary
Adaptive Cruise Control uses radar to scan the space in front of the car. When the distance to the neighbor becomes dangerously small, the electronics independently apply the brakes - up to a complete stop if necessary. Adaptive Cruise Control uses radar to scan the space in front of the car. When the distance to the neighbor becomes dangerously small, the electronics independently apply the brakes - up to a complete stop if necessary.
In addition to intelligent cruise control, which supports not only speed, but also the distance to the vehicle in front, electronic assistants that monitor road markings are installed on some cars. When changing from row to row with the turn indicator turned off, on the Audi models the steering wheel (Audi Lane Assist) begins to vibrate, and on the Citroen - part of the seat cushion on the corresponding side (AFIL). And in Infiniti-M, the electronic assistant preventing the departure from the strip (Lane Departure Prevention) even intervenes in the control, delicately braking the wheels one by one, then on the other side, thus preventing the car from leaving the occupied row.
Volvo's first blind spot scanner was BLIS (Blind Spot Information System). LEDs integrated in the side mirrors signal a car in the next row. But today, such devices are installed not only by the Swedes. Infiniti (Blind Spot Intervention), Mercedes-Benz (Blind Spot Assist), BMW (Blind Spot Detection as part of the Lane Departure Warning) can warn the driver about the danger when changing lanes.
One of the latest innovations in the struggle for the carefree life of pedestrians and insurance companies is the Volvo City Safety System. At speeds up to 30 km / h, it almost completely eliminates accidents, including emergency braking, if the driver is distracted. This electronic assistant scans objects at a distance of 6 m and processes the data received from the radar 50 times per second. The system recognizes not only cars, but also pedestrians, including children from 80 cm tall.
Cars are seen day and night.
Night vision devices recognize objects in the dark before they appear in the headlights. Often the handicap provided by them helps to avoid a dangerous situation on the road
Night vision devices recognize objects in the dark before they appear in the headlights. Often the handicap provided by them helps to avoid a dangerous situation on the road. Night vision devices recognize objects in the dark before they appear in the headlights. Often the handicap provided by them helps to avoid a dangerous situation on the road.
Cadillac was the first, back in 1999, to introduce the Night Vision night vision system. The sharp-sighted assistant informs the driver about objects at a distance of up to 300 m. The Mercedes Night View Assist Plus system, which previously distinguished people in the dark up to 80 m, in the new version warns of danger not only of the driver, but also of the pedestrian himself. If there are no oncoming cars, the electronics directs the headlight beam at the person, thereby emphasizing the attention of both participants in the movement.
Passive car safety has already reached a high level, and therefore radically improve the protective properties of the car becomes unreasonably expensive. Therefore, all developers focused on electronic systems that help prevent accidents. The trends are obvious: there will be even more such assistants in the coming years. And this is logical: it is better to deal with causes than with the consequence.
