Don't rely on safety systems in cars during bad weather, American Automobile Association warns
ABC News
AAA found during severe weather cars with automatic braking collided with a stopped vehicle one third of the time.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) is warning drivers nationwide not to over-rely on advanced safety systems in cars, like automatic braking and lane assist systems, during inclement weather.
New research from the organization found that heavy rain affects safety features from functioning properly, which can result in performance issues.
During AAA experiments, vehicles equipped with automatic emergency braking, that traveled at 35 mph, collided with a stopped vehicle one third of the time.
"Often these systems are tested in somewhat perfect conditions," Greg Brannon, AAA's director of automotive engineering and industry relations, told ABC News. "But the reality is drivers don't drive in perfect conditions."
