Performance Of Pedestrian Emergency Braking Systems Drops Significantly At Night | Carscoops carscoops
, the Nissan Pathfinder, the Toyota Camry, and the Toyota Highlander. Only the Pathfinder, though, was able to avoid a collision with a pedestrian dummy at all test speeds with both high and low beams activated., Highlander, and Mustang Mach-E, meanwhile, were able to avoid collisions at 25 mph , but they made impact with the dummy when they were traveling at 37 mph , headlights notwithstanding. Fortunately, all slowed substantially and did mitigate their impacts.
Eight models, meanwhile, earned just a basic score: the Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, Ford Maverick, Ford Ranger, Mazda CX-9, Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport,Finally, the Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Pilot, Nissan Altima,did not perform well enough at nighttime to earn any credit at all. These vehicles did not or only barely slowed before hitting the dummies in multiple tests.
The results are particularly concerning because 19 of these 23 vehicles earned a “Superior” or “Advanced” rating in daytime conditions. The results matter, meanwhile, because, although pedestrian AEB systems are useful at any time of day, they are most needed at night. Federal estimates show thathave risen nearly 80 percent between 2009 and 2021 and three quarters of those fatalities occurred at night.
Indeed, a recent IIHS study found that pedestrian AEB systems were effective at reducing pedestrian crashes by a quarter on vehicles equipped with the technology. At night, however, on unlit roads, its research found that the systems did not perform well enough to make a statistical difference. The organization is, therefore, introducing this to its battery of tests for 2023. At that time, an “Advanced” or “Superior” rating at night will be necessary for a Top Safety Pick+ award.
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