autonomous braking
nounUK /ɔːˈtɒnəməs ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
US /ɔːˈtɑːnəməs ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
A car braking by itself to stop a crash.
The car's autonomous braking kicked in and stopped just before hitting the dog.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A safety feature that applies the brakes without the driver pressing the pedal.
Autonomous braking is standard on many new cars.
3. Technology that detects an obstacle and slows the vehicle on its own.
The truck uses autonomous braking to avoid rear-end crashes.
4. A system that can stop a vehicle automatically in an emergency.
Tests show autonomous braking reduces accidents in city traffic.