Euro NCAP has broadened their tests on autonomous emergency braking (AEB) technology to include bicyclist crash scenarios. Vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, still account for almost half of Europe’s road fatalities and bicyclists’ deaths are on the rise in many countries.
Some vehicle manufacturers now offer autonomous emergency braking systems which can bring the car to a safe halt before a cyclist is struck, or at least reduce the speed of the collision. By including the new test in the safety rating, Euro NCAP gives credit to these manufacturers and is able to verify how well the technology works.
@Euro NCAP