What is Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)?

This safety technology uses sensors to assess traffic conditions ahead and will automatically apply the brakes if the driver fails to, which can prevent an accident or mitigate a collision. There are different levels of AEB with some “inter urban” systems operational at motorway speeds while some only operate at city speeds up to 30mph. Some of the latest systems also come with pedestrian protection and can detect cyclists, large animals and people, as well as other cars.