








The research project will test a number of technologies including; Safe Pullaway, a technology that uses a stereo camera to monitor the area immediately in front of the vehicle, helping to limit low speed collisions, avoid getting too close to the vehicle in front in traffic jams and prevent drivers hitting walls, garage doors or parked cars because they mistakenly put the vehicle into drive instead of reverse when attempting to pull away. If objects such as vehicles or walls are detected, and the system receives signals from throttle pedal activation or from gear selection that could lead to a collision, the vehicle brakes are automatically applied and the driver receives an audible warning.

In addition to the above, Over the Horizon Warning is part of a research project testing devices that use radio signals to transmit relevant data from vehicle to vehicle. If vehicles were able to communicate independently, drivers and autonomous cars could be warned of hazards and obstacles over the horizon or around blind bends.


Emergency Vehicle Warning allows connected ambulances, police cars or fire engines to communicate with other vehicles on the road: a device in the emergency vehicle would broadcast that it is approaching before the driver could see or hear flashing lights and sirens allowing drivers to safely pull over and allow the emergency vehicle to pass. This advanced warning would also minimise delays for the emergency services and prevent accidents.