Why you need Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection on your next car?

When a pedestrian walks in front of you car without warning, the car always wins.  However, thanks to Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, your car can now save lives. You will be pleased to know this hot new auto safety technology can be found in cars selling for $30k, and some pre-owned models starting at $20k. In fact, Hyundai has it in the all-new 2019 KONA, and many of their 2018 sedans too!

Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection reduces crashes with injuries 56%

Here is my friend Eddy, sharing the hottest new auto safety technology available in the marketplace; Forward Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection.  This important life-saving feature is available in the 2018 Hyundai Kona, Santa Fe Sport, Sonata Tucson and Genesis! Also included in the Advanced Safety Technology package from Hyundai is…
  • Lane Departure Alert
  • Blind Spot Warning
  • Lane Keeping Assist
  • Rear collision warning
  • Auto stop and so much more!
In addition, you will also find many of these safety features on pre-owned vehicles in the 2015-2017 model year.
As a result, the IIHS reports Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection reduces crashes with injuries 56%
When researching safety technology for your next car, I recommend you visit the IIHS website. Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. org crash avoidance page. Pick the year, make and model you are considering to determine how these cars rate for crash avoidance. AEB or Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection is just one of the many safety options listed on the IIHS Crash Avoidance website page.
  • The solid dot means it is standard equipment.
  • A half-filled circle means it is an option.
  • A minus, -, sign indicates the feature is not available.
The IIHS website also rates the ability of the vehicle to prevent a crash, with a point system. See samples of the car listings below. Jaguar wagon costs over $70k with this technology all standard. Forward Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection    

This 2018 Jeep Cherokee has a superior  rating:

2018 jeep cherokee iihs safety ratings for crash prevention

Furthermore, don’t just take the salesperson’s word for it, ask them to demonstrate the feature in REAL-TIME during a test-drive!  I expect Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection to become a mandated safety feature by 2025.  Check out the IIHS white paper, shown below. The IIHS report identifies the percentage of crash and injury  reductions thanks to these life saving technologies! Ask your auto insurance carrier what discounts they provide for these features.

AARP offer Smart DriverTEK classes featuring Automatic Emergency Braking

If this doesn’t convince you to get these safety features in your next car, I don’t know what else I can say! Above all, come to an AARP Smart DriverTEK class and learn about this amazing safety feature and many more! The class is $5.00 in Nevada, and as a result, will save you money when shopping for your next vehicle! Trust me, MyCarlady knows! You can register here for the class in Las Vegas or Henderson or go online if you live outside Nevada: www.aarp.org/findaworkshop10 iihs safety ratings for crash prevention    ]]>