Preventing trucks from colliding with the vehicles in front of them.
The Bendix Wingman ACB (Active Cruise with Braking) system for commercial vehicles is designed to keep drivers safe and vehicle assets from being damaged. Data from the USA shows that there were 29,000 rear end collisions involving heavy trucks in 2008. Keeping a safe travel distance behind a vehicle is critical to avoid crashes. This system helps drivers maintain a safe following distance. When the distance between your driver’s truck and the vehicle they’re following starts to close, the system provides warnings. When cruise control is engaged, brake applications help your driver keep their distance.
Professional drivers who have taken part in tests with the system have indicated that using the system helps keep them more alert throughout their shift. Alert drivers are safer drivers, which will translate into fewer accidents and accident-related downtime for a fleet. Alerts can be configured for active braking, fleet configurable driver alerts, stationary object alerts and following distance alerts. The system can be fitted to Volvo, International, Mack, Peterbilt and KW trucks. Source: http://www.bendix.com/en/products/acb/wingmanacb/acb_1.jsp