eSafety Compendium

ADC (Automatic Distance Control):The system is already available on the marked and is activated when the speed controlsystem determines the need for driver response. The next-generation ADC+F2S (F2S =follow to stop) system will be able to automatically bring the vehicle to a full stop behindthe car ahead if necessary. It will also be possible to generate a collision warning, to brakeahead of a stationary obstacle, to identify bends in the road ahead and to perform lightbraking manoeuvres ahead of curves.AFS (Advanced Frontline System):Concept of intelligent lighting, according to curves, weather and speedAHS (Automated Highway System):Research initiative aimed at developing automatic guidance on motorways for vehiclesusing cruise controlAID (Automatic Incident Detection):Radar- or video-controlled system enabling rapid location of an incident or accident ontunnels and motorwaysAirbiquity:Digital modem over voice channelAlcolocks:Alcohol interlocks (also termed ‘alcolocks’) are devices that require the driver to take abreath test before starting the car.ALERT (Advice and problem Location for European Road Traffic):Protocol used for traffic messages by RDS-TMCAMI-C (Automotive Multimedia Interface Consortium):Non-profit corporation of worldwide vehicle manufacturers which aims to develop a setof common specifications for a multimedia interface to motor vehicle electronic systemsto accommodate a variety of computer-based electronic devices in the vehicle.ANB (Automatic emergency brake assist):Page 475 of 490