TOKYO —

Nissan Motor Co said Tuesday it has developed what it terms an all-round collision-free prototype vehicle by adding two newly developed technologies to two others already available. One of the new technologies is a ‘‘side collision prevention’’ device for when the driver decides to change lanes. If another vehicle approaching closely from behind in the intended lane is detected, the side-mounted sensors issue a warning and activate a yawing mechanism through brake control of individual wheels so as to help prevent a potential collision, Nissan said.

The other new technology, called ‘‘back-up collision prevention,’’ works when the driver is reversing, with rear and side sensors that detect objects in the path of the vehicle. If an object is detected, an alarm sounds and is followed by the activation of the brakes to help avoid a collision in situations such as when the vehicle is backing out of a parking lot.
 

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  OgieDoggie at 07:30 AM JST - 6th August

  I still say the BEST collision-prevention technology is to don't drive! Try taking the train or bus or heaven forbid try WALKING!

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  LIBERTAS at 08:33 AM JST - 6th August

  EVERY automotive foul up I have witnessed this year has involved a Nissan. Best strategy is give them a wide berth!

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  wanderlust at 10:00 AM JST - 6th August

  Better to improve the drivers' ability and invest in decent roads than developing these gimmicks which do nothing to improve their skills. What if the "yawing mechanism" is set off accidentally and puts the driver into trouble?

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  dennis0bauer at 03:54 PM JST - 6th August

  How about a mobile phone detector? lots of accidents happen while they are calling on their mobile.

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  solarbuster at 08:05 AM JST - 7th August

  Traction control and ABS braking have reduce some kinds of accidents but both have all caused different kinds of accidents some times more serious. Reducing accidents by taking control away from the driver just allows more people with bad reflexes and co-ordination to drive resulting in more accidents. If Auto makers want to reduce accidents they have to produce fully automated road systems were drivers are not needed or stop producing automatics and go back to producing manual cars. This patch work of gimicky "safety devices" only makes more money for them and does little for road safety. Insurance companies were conned into giving rebates for cars fitted with ABS but soon stopped giving rebates when they realised it was not reducing their accident costs.

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