Question 6614
How does the advanced emergency braking system, or "AEB", activate?
- By taking control of the vehicle's steering and performing an evasive maneuver.
- By taking control of the vehicle when it detects an increase in the safe following distance ahead.
- By warning the driver that there is a risk of collision.
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Correct answer: By warning the driver that there is a risk of collision.
AEB starts with a warning. When it detects a risk of collision, it warns you first, usually with a beep and a warning light, like the red one on the instrument panel in the image. If you don’t react or don’t brake hard enough, it then applies the brakes itself. It doesn’t take over the steering to avoid an obstacle, and an increase in the distance to the vehicle ahead poses no risk.