What does RCTA on a car refer to?
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RCTA on a car refers to the Rear Cross Traffic Alert system. The RCTA system is designed to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the sides or rear when reversing. When backing out of a parking space, it identifies and warns of vehicles coming from the left or right, assisting in the reversing process. More details about RCTA are as follows: 1. The RCTA system is designed to help drivers check the areas on both sides of the rear of the vehicle, alerting the driver if there are vehicles approaching from behind when the vehicle is in reverse. 2. When the vehicle is reversing, the RCTA system uses BSM radar to detect other vehicles in the blind spot behind the vehicle. 3. If the RCTA system determines that an approaching vehicle from behind may collide with the vehicle, it will sound an alarm, and the BSM indicator icons on both side mirrors will also flash to alert the driver, thereby reducing the likelihood of a collision. 4. When the vehicle is reversing and gets too close to a hazardous object or obstacle, or if a pedestrian, animal, or moving vehicle suddenly approaches the rear of the vehicle during reversing, and the driver fails to notice or brake in time, the system will intelligently and automatically apply the brakes to prevent accidents involving collisions with people or other vehicles.