The Tesla Model 3's Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system is designed to be highly effective in urban environments, where pedestrians and other vehicles are more common. Here are the key findings on its performance:
Pedestrian Detection
- The AEB system can detect pedestrians with and without reflective safety vests, demonstrating robust performance in different visibility conditions[5].- In tests at 25 and 35 mph, the system achieved high avoidance rates when approaching stationary pedestrian targets[5].
Crossing Vehicles
- Tesla recently expanded the AEB system to detect and respond to vehicles that cross the Model 3's path, such as those running red lights or turning across its path[3].- Replay of previous collisions suggests this new functionality would mitigate nearly half of these types of crashes[3].
Overall Effectiveness
- The AEB system scored maximum points in Euro NCAP tests of its functionality at low speeds where many whiplash injuries occur, avoiding collisions in all test scenarios[1].- Tesla states the Model 3 is already 2.5 times safer with Autopilot disengaged compared to human drivers, in part due to advanced safety features like AEB[3].
While the AEB system is highly capable, it's important to note that no system is perfect. Drivers should always remain alert and ready to take action. But the Tesla Model 3's AEB, combined with its other active safety technologies, makes it one of the most advanced and safest vehicles on the road today for urban driving.
Citations:[1] https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/tesla/model%2B3/37573
[2] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355914066_Reliability_and_performance_of_the_AEB_system_of_a_Tesla_Model_X_under_different_conditions
[3] https://www.notateslaapp.com/software-updates/upcoming-features/id/1219/tesla-improves-safety-with-enhanced-automatic-emergency-braking-system
[4] https://hub.buildfellowship.com/build-projects/prepare-a-performance-analysis-of-teslas-advanced-safety-features
[5] https://saemobilus.sae.org/papers/assessment-tesla-model-3s-forward-collision-warning-automatic-emergency-braking-systems-a-stationary-pedestrian-target-2024-01-2482