Test drive since 2011 the brake assist system has become mandatory in the EU.

The EU directive makes brake assist compulsory. Audi use the standard Bosch system first.

Sudden Brake Assist Systems (also known as Brake Assist or BAS) are becoming mandatory for all new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in the European Union. The standard will enter into force for all new vehicles from 24 February 2011. These legal requirements are part of a new EU regulatory program aimed at improving pedestrian safety. Brake Assist systems assist the driver in driving situations requiring an emergency stop. If the person behind the wheel suddenly and abruptly presses the brake pedal, the system recognizes this action in response to a critical road situation and quickly increases the braking force, helping to shorten the braking distance and prevent a possible collision. According to EU studies, if all vehicles are fitted as standard with brake booster, up to 1 serious pedestrian traffic accident can be prevented in Europe every year.

We will see the system in series production for the first time in 2010 on Audi vehicles, and the supplier is Bosch. The Bosch emergency stop brake system provides driver support on three levels. Collision Warning System The system detects the presence of potential obstacles and warns the driver - first with an audible or visual signal, and then with a short, sharp application of the brakes. If the driver then reacts by depressing the brake pedal, the system activates the brake booster, which increases brake pressure and shortens the braking distance to avoid an obstacle. It is also possible that the driver does not respond to the warning and the impact becomes imminent. In this case, the system applies maximum braking force shortly before the impact. Based on the German In-Depth Accident Study (GIDAS) database, which contains accurate information on a huge number of accidents, a study by Bosch experts shows that the use of a preventive emergency braking system can prevent almost 3/4 of rear accidents with passenger injuries.

The EU directive will make brake assist systems mandatory and will also lead to more stringent requirements for additional design measures to mitigate a possible impact in front of cars. The main goal is to reduce the risk of injury in crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists. Improving road safety is also the goal of another legislative measure that came into force in August 2009, the phased introduction of the mandatory ESP stabilization system for all cars by November 2014. In addition, this has been provided since November 2015. d. Trucks must also be equipped with modern emergency braking systems, as well as devices to monitor the lane and warn the driver in the event of an inadvertent exit.

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2020-08-30