automatic braking system
nounUK /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈbreɪkɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/
US /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈbreɪkɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/
A car part that stops the car by itself to avoid hitting something.
The automatic braking system stopped the car before it hit the dog.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A technology that applies brakes without the driver pressing the pedal.
The automatic braking system kicked in when the pedestrian stepped out.
3. A safety feature that detects obstacles and slows the vehicle.
Her new car has an automatic braking system that watches the road ahead.
4. A computer-controlled braking function used in self-driving cars.
The automatic braking system is a key part of the self-driving car's safety.