What is automatic braking and forward collision assist?

There are a host of technologies that help protect you from dangers out on the road, either other vehicles or your own distractions. We’ve already talked about the adaptive cruise control system, now let’s take a look at other features that are designed to warn you of potential dangers and accidents. Features, like forward collision warning with automatic braking.

Included in the Toyota Safety Sense package, the FCW system even includes pedestrian detection. In other words, the technology can detect either other vehicles coming to a sudden halt, or pedestrians crossing the road. These systems can then warn the driver, but if he or she doesn’t react it will apply the brakes automatically.

The idea here is to prevent accidents in the city due to distractions, either yours or from other drivers. Visit us today at Laking Toyota to learn more about automatic braking and forward collision warning!