Large truck automatic emergency braking demonstration

Equipping large trucks with forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems could eliminate more than 2 out of 5 crashes in which a large truck rear-ends another vehicle.

These 30 mph tests demonstrate the how effective AEB systems can be in large trucks.

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[Evomr]

I drive these trucks at my current job. These emergency braking systems work so good, it even hits the brakes when there's nothing there.

[jeffs]

This is why we should never allow paper cars

[merwindor]

The first test, I bet the driver is secretly in his mind "RAMMING SPEED!"

[lofi]

How my body reacts when i stand up real quick: 1:03

[titaniac]

Even when the AEB is on and working, I would still crap my pants when I saw it coming at me full speed.

[animal]

As a truck driver. I see the benefits to these systems. But they still have major short comings.

[Smartlion]

I lake how the hazards flash faster than usual

[MemeBurger]

Static cars in 2000s video games be like:

[dchawk]

It's so good it also works on overpasses! 👍

[magnetorsfour]

amazing feature especially when having one of those on purpose braking pranksters in front of ya

[damon]

Picks up stationary traffic on off ramps when road ahead is clear and slams on brakes, awesome system

[BrokeDickBoys]

I go by the IIHS when I travel Hwy 29 between my home in Culpeper and Charlottesville and have always wondered what the white tent was for, now after 8 years I know! Do you guys ever do tours?

[proletariennenaturiste]

Why does this seem so cool and satisfying? The deploying of the brakes and turning on high beams and hazards to alert the other motorists? Those are some good safety features.

[peteygonemadarts]

Notice the test is done on a dry straight away, were a driver should see the vehicle ahead of time ? Now imagine this, even at a low speed, going around a corner, on slick roads ... or worst yet those same conditions with nothing in front of the truck but it reacts to a shadow, over pass or guardrail in the corner like the only truck I drove with this system did . It almost caused a major interstate pile up and only luck and skill is why I can reflect on that experience. I refused to drive that truck again and refuse to get in one with that system . I am not having the deaths of others or suffering injuries because of this flawed system .

[tteessttabsolute]

Got this on my freightliner cascadia. Slams on the brakes when I go under some bridges. Very un safe ar 60 mph in traffic.

[deconteesawyer]

Now they just have to set the speed limits to 30mph . All set.

[Fatih]

rip to the truck thats following this one without the AEB

[ricardoarevalo]

Loaded truck with 80, 000 pounds would be another story

[TheCobrasniper]

Wow, look at all the parts that could fail dangerously especially when dirty or worn. Glad to be driving a 90’s truck.

[krafty]

I top out at 99, 000 lbs of grain, no chance of stopping quick in most situations. Staying alert and watching out for idiots all the time.