The government will include automatic emergency braking as a recommended auto safety technology beginning in the 2018 model year when handing out its 5-star safety ratings.
“We are adding automatic emergency braking features to the 5-Star Rating System because crash-avoidance technologies can save lives and should be widely accessible,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “AEB can substantially enhance safety, especially with the number of distracted drivers on the road.”
Foxx oversees the National HIghway Traffic Safety Administration, which is the government's top auto safety agency.
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