Deep Dive—Audi Pre Sense

Safety is one of Audi’s highest priorities. Sometimes, machines can be more reactive to dangerous situations than humans. Whether it’s distracted driving or just split seconds between you and disaster, autonomous driving features might be able to react before you even know what has happened. By relying on a series of cameras and sensors located all around the vehicle, impacts can be reduced or mitigated altogether. The Audi Silver Spring team wants to highlight some of our favorite autonomous driving features from Audi.

Audi pre sense

It'd be great if we had a magic ball that could predict every accident before it happens. Audi's Audi pre sense System is as close as you can get. This system uses the front radar transceiver and a forward-facing camera to detect accidents before they happen. It can warn you to apply the brakes before you notice the danger ahead. If you don't slow the vehicle down, the CMBS™ will lightly apply the brakes for you. If an accident is imminent, the system will slow the vehicle down to mitigate or avoid a collision.

Adaptive Cruise Control with Traffic Jam Assist

Cruise control is such a simple tool that reduces driving fatigue. By setting your speed and only focusing on staying on the right path. road trips are so much more enjoyable thanks to cruise control. However, it can be frustrating in stop-and-go traffic, since you can't use traditional cruise control in these situations. Audi has solved that issue with Audi adaptive cruise control assist. Adaptive Cruise Control can maintain a set distance between you and the vehicle ahead, as well as the speed you select. The distance can be maintained down to a complete stop, making it the most essential feature for heavy traffic situations.

Active Lane Assist

Like the Road Departure Mitigation System, the Active Lane Assist and Lane Departure Warning systems can monitor the lane markers. This system helps you steer more precisely, and it keeps your Audi centered in the lane. If the signal isn't activated when your vehicle starts to leave its lane, the system will alert you and if you don't correct it, the Active Lane Assist System will gently steer you back into the lane. 

Pedestrian Detection

As a part of the Audi pre sense System, Pedestrian detection keeps you and pedestrians safe. Especially helpful in busy cities, Pedestrian Detection can help recognize pedestrians and give you warnings with sound as well as an alert. If you need help hitting the brakes, the system can apply them for you, preventing an accident. 

Of course, nothing replaces driving with attention and intention. Audi has created these features to help reduce the risk of accidents, but you still must do your part to stay as safe as possible. These features, combined with intelligent impact-resistant design, can help keep you and your family safe on the road and these aren’t the only ones! Each model may have different standard and available features. To learn more about these features and how they work, contact the Audi Silver Spring team today or visit our showroom at 3151 Automobile Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20904.

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