Under What Circumstances Should Emergency Braking Be Applied?
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When a vehicle is driving normally without adaptive cruise control, it can autonomously generate braking effects to decelerate the vehicle in case of sudden hazards. Below is an introduction to emergency braking: 1. Overview: The Autonomous Emergency Braking System (AEB) is a crucial active safety technology. When the system detects a potential collision hazard ahead of the vehicle, it alerts the driver through auditory and visual signals, prompting them to take evasive action. If the driver fails to respond appropriately to the warning signals in time and the collision risk becomes imminent, the system automatically applies the brakes to avoid or mitigate the collision. 2. Definition: Emergency braking refers to the driver's swift and correct use of the brake pedal in an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, bringing the vehicle to a stop in the shortest possible distance. For vehicles equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), the correct procedure is: quickly release the accelerator pedal, immediately and firmly press the brake pedal (maintaining full pressure), and simultaneously depress the clutch pedal to bring the vehicle to a rapid halt.
I was driving on the highway the other day when suddenly a discarded tire fell off the car in front of me. I didn't react in time and had to slam on the brakes, nearly causing the car to skid sideways. From that moment, I realized the most critical situations requiring emergency braking include sudden obstacles ahead like small animals or falling debris, the risk of rear-ending a car that brakes abruptly, losing control on slippery roads during rain or snow, and impaired visibility such as in heavy fog or sudden light changes at tunnel entrances. Maintaining a safe distance is key, and practicing estimating braking distances in advance can help improve reaction times. It's even more dangerous in urban congestion—my friend once hit a pedestrian who ran a red light because he was distracted by his phone and couldn't brake in time. Emergency braking isn't something to use lightly; if you can avoid the obstacle, do so to prevent sudden stops that could cause accidents.
Having driven for over ten years, I've encountered numerous situations where emergency braking was necessary in several common scenarios: first, when pedestrians or electric bikes suddenly dart out at a green light intersection; second, when the rear wheels skid and the car loses control after rain; third, when the tail lights of the car ahead suddenly light up due to fatigue driving on the highway; fourth, when rocks unexpectedly appear from blind spots on mountain road curves; and fifth, when encountering a broken-down vehicle parked on the road at night with poor visibility. I always remind myself to maintain a two-second following distance, especially on slippery roads where braking distance can double. On clear days, things may seem safe, but sudden incidents are more easily overlooked. Once, at a highway exit, the car ahead braked abruptly, and I managed to hit the brakes in time to avoid a tragedy. Preventive measures like regular brake pad inspections can help reduce emergencies.
