Sentences with phrase «autobrake helps»
This is the third year the Institute has released ratings for front crash prevention systems (see «Quick work: Better autobrake helps more models earn top ratings for front crash prevention,» May 29, 2014, and «First crash avoidance ratings under new test program: 7 midsize vehicles earn top marks,» Sept. 27, 2013).
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In just two rounds of tests, automakers have shown a strong commitment to improving systems in order to maximize the safety benefits (see «Quick work: Better autobrake helps more models earn top ratings for front crash prevention,» May 29, 2014).
Not exact matches
«The point of autobrake systems is to help inattentive drivers avoid rear - ending another car,» Zuby explains.
«At the same time, we want consumers to know that forward collision warning alone can help them avoid crashes, and it's a feature that's available on more models than autobrake.»
Unlike the Q3, the 2016 Audi Q5 features optional crash prevention technology like forward collision warning and low - speed autobrake, which helped it earn the highest rating possible of Top Safety Pick Plus.
The ratings are based on research by HLDI indicating that forward collision warning and autobrake systems help drivers avoid front - to - rear crashes at both low speeds and moderate speeds.
Both autobrake and forward collision warning are helping drivers avoid a pitfall of driving on congested roads, an IIHS study shows.
The 2016 winner's circle includes some redesigned models with improved frontal crash protection and autobrake features, which help to prevent or mitigate certain frontal crashes.