What is the Passat's Active Braking Function?
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Passat's active braking function is designed to avoid rear-end collisions and collisions with pedestrians. The role of the automatic braking function: This system activates when a collision is imminent but the driver has not pressed the brake pedal. The high-end models of the Corolla are also equipped with Level 2 autonomous driving technology, which is very user-friendly and reduces the driver's workload to some extent. Principle of automatic braking: Obstacles are detected through devices such as millimeter-wave radar, lidar, cameras, and infrared ultrasonic sensors, and the data is fed back to the intelligent processor in real-time. The processor then issues corresponding braking commands to the auxiliary braking system through intelligent algorithms to achieve the effect of auxiliary automatic braking.
I drive a Passat and find the active braking function to be a safety marvel. Essentially, it's an automatic system that uses front radar and cameras to detect obstacles ahead, such as vehicles, pedestrians, or bicycles. If the speed is too high or the distance is too close, the system first alerts the driver (like flashing dashboard lights or a beeping sound), then automatically brakes to slow down or stop. Once, while driving in the city, the car in front braked suddenly, and I almost rear-ended it, but the system immediately intervened to avoid a collision. It's super friendly for new drivers, reducing mental stress. The system works in various scenarios, such as traffic jams, turns, or night driving, all effectively. Having this feature in the Passat is very practical, significantly reducing the rates of rear-end collisions and pedestrian accidents. I think this is a standard safety technology for modern cars, providing more security while driving. I use my car frequently, especially on highways or busy intersections, and I can feel it silently guarding me without affecting normal driving habits. Safety first—never turn off this feature!
