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Also called forward collision prevention (FCP) automated emergency braking is a system that scans the road ahead for obstacles. When it sees what it thinks is a likely forward crash about to happen the system applies emergency braking to prevent, or lessen the severity of the crash. Although GM proudly touted its current AED capabilities, only a small fraction of the vehicles GM produces have this technology when they leave the factory. It is usually an expensive option, or part of an expensive options package. Last year, Toyota announced it would be the industry leader in this technology in terms of vehicles with the systems in circulation. Toyota and Lexus are both now rolling our their systems which come at an industry-low price of $300 to $500. Subaru's Eyesight system is the most advanced system available according to most who have been involved in testing and evaluating these systems. Although other automakers such as the German premium brands have the technology, they have almost no vehicles in the current U.S. fleet actually equipped with them. Making the systems widespread will fall to Toyota, GM, and Ford in the U.S. since they make the bulk of the cars and trucks. Having tested dozens of vehicles with the technology, we can attest to its livability. Unlike automated high-beams (which we feel do not work, and are not a safety system), and lane departure warning and mitigation which seems to be constantly correcting non-problems, FCP rarely intervenes unless a threat is actually detected. Most systems also have three levels of sensitivity. This writer was unsure of how important or how useful FCP was until the day came that I was in an Acura on the highway and the system intervened to help me avoid a near-certain crash. Early Friday morning I passed a crash scene involving a pickup that had hit the rear of a parked tractor-trailer on the highway. Examples of ways this technology can help prevent deaths and injuries are not hard to spot. The benefits of the system go beyond just preventing minor rear end crashes. The technology can also help a business owner reduce potential liability. With tired workers driving company vehicles, any system that actually works can prevent or reduce the financial costs to one's company an accident can bring. How do you feel about this technology being made standard in GM vehicles? If you have tested a vehicle that has it, tell us if you found it to be in the way, or if you are one of the very few that have experienced how it works.