In the latest edition of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Status Report, the organization reports on the results of a new study into the performance of auto braking systems designed to reduce collisions.
According to the report, when it comes to preventing typical front-to-rear crashes, automatic emergency braking is a proven winner. But, IIHS sees improvements extending the functionality of the systems to address less-common types of rear-end crashes involving turning, changing lanes or striking heavy trucks or motorcycles, would increase autobrake’s benefits.
IIHS research shows that autobrake reduces the frequency of property damage liability claims by 13