What does the autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system do?

En español: ¿Qué hace el sistema de frenada autónoma de emergencia (AEB)?

A It brakes automatically if a collision is likely and the driver does not react Correct answer
B It increases speed to avoid being rear-ended
C It disables ABS in the wet
D It only works with the vehicle stopped

Why this is the correct answer

AEB uses a radar sensor to calculate the distance to the vehicle ahead. If it is too short it warns the driver, and if the driver does not react and a collision is likely, it applies emergency braking to avoid or mitigate the impact.

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