MOUNT PLEASANT, MI – GM just opened a brand new Active Safety Test Area at its Milford Proving Ground costing $14 million, and stretching 52 acres. Safety engineers will develop and test safety technologies for vehicles around the world here.
The 2016 models of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac will
offer 22 different active safety technologies, all ranging from alerts to ones
that can assist drivers in dangerous situations.
Some examples of the new technologies include:
- City Speed Automatic Braking: While city-driving at a lower speed, the system will detect if you get too close to a car and brake for you to reduce the damage of the accident or stop it completely.
- Front Pedestrian Braking: Also while driving at a low speed, the vehicle will detect a pedestrian walking in front of your car and apply the brakes to minimize the severity of the accident or stop it completely.
- Rear Camera Mirror: Rather than your traditional mirror, the camera provides a bigger and less obstructed view of what’s behind you. This makes changing lanes and backing up much easier on the driver.
- Night Vision: This is an infrared image of the area lit in front of the headlamps. It also gives the driver alerts of any pedestrians or large animals crossing.
- Curb View Camera: When you’re parking your car the system gives the driver a look at what’s immediately in front of their car. The system will display this right on the center stack to help the driver avoid curbs, poles, and other vehicles.
The new GM Active Safety Test Area makes it easier to test all
safety technologies in one place. Some of the features of the new facility include a:
- 6-acre dynamics pad to test a number of robot-controlled and automated vehicles.
- Highway simulation with six lanes, on/off ramps, and signs to match roads around the world.
- Parking test area with a variety of curbs types and landscaping.
- Pedestrian test area with a 90-degree intersection specially designed for exact dummy movement.
- Simulated tunnel with walls and posts.
- Building for indoor testing and observation, as well as hoists for test prep and a robotic control situation.
If you have questions about any of the safety options you can get with your next vehicle come to our St. Louis area used car dealership, they can help you find the perfect used car for you.Visit us at your Graff Mt. Pleasant Chevy Dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac Dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.
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