What does active braking in cars mean?

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Active braking in cars refers to a technology where the vehicle, while driving normally without adaptive cruise control, can autonomously generate braking force to slow down the vehicle when encountering sudden hazardous situations, thereby enhancing driving safety. The active safety system includes electronic devices such as ABS and ESP. When the vehicle ahead brakes, stops, or encounters other obstacles, the system automatically increases the force on the braking system to help the driver reduce the braking distance before taking action. The function of braking is to reduce speed or bring the vehicle to a stop. Its working principle involves converting the kinetic energy of the moving vehicle into heat energy through friction between the brake pads and brake drum, as well as between the tires and the ground, thereby slowing down or stopping the car.