Automatic braking tech reduces rear-end crashes in pickups, study finds

Automatic emergency braking aimed at preventing crashes with other vehicles was only standard on 5 percent of registered pickups in the U.S. in 2021, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)

November 15, 2022 05:01 AM

WASHINGTON — Automatic emergency braking systems can reduce rear-end crashes in pickups, but few are equipped with the safety feature as standard technology, according to a study released Tuesday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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