Active Safety features in Automobile Engineering

 Active Safety features in Automobile Engineering 


Active safety features in automobile engineering encompass technologies and systems that are intended to prevent accidents and enhance vehicle control, thereby improving the safety of occupants and other road users. These proactive features aim to avoid collisions and hazardous situations before they happen. Here are some key active safety features commonly found in modern vehicles



  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) :- By using Sensor it monitors vehicle speed and modulates brake pressure to prevent skidding by preventing the locking up of wheels during braking, maintaining steerability and control
  • Electronic Stability Control :- Automatically applies brakes to individual wheels and adjusts engine power to help steer the vehicle in the intended direction during extreme steering maneuvers.
  • Traction Control System :- Reduces engine power or applies brakes to specific wheels to maintain traction.
  • Adaptive Cruise Control :- Automatically adjusts the vehicle speed to maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead by using radar or camera sensors to monitor traffic and control the throttle and brakes.
  • Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) :- Warns the driver if the vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane and can assist in steering to keep the vehicle within the lane by using cameras to monitor lane marking on road
  • Blind Spot Detection (BSD) :- Alerts the driver to vehicles in the blind spot during lane changes, Uses radar sensors to monitor the sides and rear of the vehicle.
  • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) :- Warns the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead and can automatically apply brakes to avoid or mitigate the impact. Uses radar, cameras, or LiDAR to detect obstacles and control the braking system.
  • Pre-Collision System:- Prepares the vehicle and occupants for an imminent collision by tightening the Seat belts, primes the brakes, and adjusts suspension settings if a collision is detected as unavoidable.
These active safety features rely on a combination of sensors, cameras, radar, and advanced algorithms to monitor the vehicle's surroundings and assist the driver in maintaining control, thus reducing the risk of accidents.

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