ABS: An anti-lock braking system is controlled by a computer, preventing the brakes from locking up and tires from skidding in
an emergency braking situation.
Also standard is Brake Assist, which helps reduce stopping distance by applying maximum brake pressure in
emergency braking situations.
There's no way any B - Body with 4 - wheel 10 - inch drum brakes can safely slow down in
an emergency braking situation surrounded by today's cars.
Brake assist: In
an emergency brake situation, the system applies maximum braking power, minimizing the stopping distance
Don't expect four - wheel drum brakes to safely slow you down in
an emergency braking situation when surrounded in traffic at high speed by today's cars.
As an extra precaution, standard Brake Assist applies additional brake pressure once it detects
an emergency braking situation, helping to reduce your stopping distance.
In
an emergency braking situation when the brakes are suddenly applied, brake assist helps the driver apply full braking force via the ABS actuator.
In
an emergency braking situation the car braked without pulling to either side and I felt in full control of the car.
Developed in collaboration with Bosch, it ensured that the vehicle would respond fully to the driver's steering action even in
an emergency brake situation, thus making a vital contribution to active safety.
During testing, Mercedes engineers were able to ascertain that the braking reaction time of motorists is quickened by an average of 0.2 seconds if they see a flashing red warning signal instead of conventional brake lights in
an emergency braking situation.
While conventional Brake Assist only provides full brake assist when triggered by the speed of brake pedal application (suggesting
an emergency braking situation), Brake Assist Plus also considers the closing speed of the vehicle ahead based on radar signals from the Distronic Plus system.
The system features a new braking module delivering more discreet interventions and provides improved functionality for existing features such as ABS, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control (TC) and Positive Torque Control (PTC) as well as the new Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA), which provides assistance in
emergency braking situations.
A new dynamic stability control (DSC) system specifically tuned to the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S along with a new brake module providing features such as Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) which provides assistance in
emergency braking situations, and Hill Start Assist (HSA).
Moreover, studies have shown that drivers distracted by cell phones can take up to 18 % longer to respond to
emergency brake situations.