The perspective from inside the cabin is even more remarkable. The heads-up display flashes urgently, and a siren blares with such vehemence that one might almost expect an impending missile strike. Despite no noticeable reaction from the driver, the brakes are deployed at maximum capacity, bringing the truck to a halt in an incredibly implausible distance. The cabin jerks forward abruptly, and one can almost sense the rising bile in the throat as the car seemingly vanishes beneath the windshield. Nevertheless, all is well as the truck halts once more just in time.
Remarkably, the collision warning system can handle both stationary cars and slow-moving traffic ahead. Previous videos released by Volvo in 2019 portray trucks stopping from apparently lower speeds, with a larger distance to the car in front.
The earlier footage lacks the same visceral, grit-your-teeth-and-hold-on feeling where a collision seems imminent. The most recent video indicates that Volvo’s collision warning and braking system has undergone significant enhancements over the years.
It is often said that prevention is better than cure, a sentiment that resounds true especially in the context of car accidents. Volvo’s safety mechanism is evidently adept at steering drivers clear of perilous situations, as vividly illustrated in its tension-filled video.
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