How Does Ford’s Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection Work?
Collisions can not only be caused by distracted driving but also by distracted walking. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, every eight minutes, a pedestrian is injured in a motor vehicle crash. One of the main causes is people walking while texting which they have named “petextrians.” With the advancement of technology, pedestrians are more distracted than ever and Ford has created an active safety feature that helps predict the movements of pedestrians to help reduce the severity of and sometimes eliminate frontal collisions altogether.
The presence of advanced active safety features has increased in the past few years and automakers are making their vehicles more available with safety features that help alert drivers to keep everyone on the road safer.
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How Does it Work?
Ford’s Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection uses combined radar and camera technology to scan the roadway ahead for collision risks. If one is detected, the initial response from the vehicle is to provide a visual and audible warning to the driver and to temporarily mute the audio system. If the driver does not react to the warning, the technology can automatically apply up to the vehicle’s full braking force to help reduce the severity of or even eliminate a frontal collision.
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What 2017 Ford Vehicles Have a Pre-Collision System?
Currently, Ford’s new Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection is debuting in North America as an available technology for the 2017 Ford Fusion. If you are interested in learning more about the 2017 Fusion check out our website, see our available inventory or even schedule a test drive.
Check out this video below where Ford shows exactly how their new Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection system works.