Collision/pedestrian warning and automatic braking test - Will it stop?

The pedestrian warning system in a Mini Cooper is a safety feature designed to detect pedestrians and alert the driver to potential collisions. Here's an overview of how it typically works:
Features of the Mini Cooper Pedestrian Warning System
Forward Collision Warning: Uses a front-mounted camera and radar to monitor the road ahead for pedestrians and other obstacles.
Visual and Audible Alerts: Provides visual warnings on the dashboard and audible alerts to inform the driver of a potential collision with a pedestrian.
Automatic Emergency Braking: If the system determines that a collision is imminent and the driver does not take action, it can automatically apply the brakes to mitigate or avoid the collision.
Day and Night Operation: The system is designed to work in various lighting conditions, providing pedestrian detection during both day and night.
Integrated with Other Safety Systems: Often works in conjunction with other advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and traffic sign recognition.
How It Works
Detection: The system uses a combination of cameras and radar sensors to scan the area in front of the vehicle.
Evaluation: The data from the sensors are processed to identify potential pedestrian collisions. If a pedestrian is detected and a collision is likely, the system evaluates the urgency of the situation.
Alert: If a pedestrian is detected within a certain range and the system determines a high likelihood of collision, it will issue a warning to the driver. This can be a visual warning on the dashboard, an audible alert, or both.
Action: If the driver does not respond to the warning in time, the system can initiate automatic braking to reduce the vehicle's speed and potentially avoid the collision.
Benefits
Enhanced Safety: Reduces the risk of collisions with pedestrians, especially in urban areas with high foot traffic.
Driver Assistance: Provides an additional layer of awareness, helping drivers to respond to potential hazards more quickly.
Insurance Benefits: Vehicles equipped with pedestrian warning systems may be eligible for lower insurance premiums due to the reduced risk of accidents.
Considerations
System Limitations: While the system is highly effective, it may have limitations in adverse weather conditions, complex traffic situations, or when the sensors are obstructed.
Driver Responsibility: The system is a supplementary aid and does not replace the need for attentive and responsible driving.
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[@4wdaction900]

ha ha loved that - the old boy's twin in the test

[@DrivenMadShow]

Just better looking

[@josepatricio7804]

Nice test Thanks

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No problem 👍

[@mikees60]

I think you should test it with Jono fully clothed and then naked, to see if the effects the results. I test drove the new electric mini last week, and was really impressed, until I specked it up. Starting at £30k all seems ok, but in typical BMW style by the time you've picked the larger battery and more powerful motor and, a few options I was over £42k.

[@DrivenMadShow]

I can stop a truck with my massive whopper - cannot het it out here, attracts the flys for 10 miles ! we drove the new Countryman a few weeks ago - 60K + here (thats not a JCW either). We have just tried the BYD Seal - surprisingly good and good value - doing a deal 47K euro for the 3.3 to 60 job here - a boot is no good for us sadly, but worth a look and drive just for the laugh - dam its quick :)

[@afterdark3193]

Thats a great feature, does it annoy in day to day driving ? a neighbor has an Audi and he gets false alarms

[@DrivenMadShow]

No, to be fair, it has been faultless, as was the Fait Panda, only the VW is a pain, so matches the Audi experience.

[@DesignGroup1]

As always, a different way of doing things.

[@DrivenMadShow]

Always!

[@pejorativesaint6587]

Next time you wanna stay under a certain speed use the LIM button on the left-hand control cluster on the MINI steering wheel and it'll limit your max speed!

[@DrivenMadShow]

Our brains did not engage that quickly - must admit I have had cruse control and limiter on cars for years, never used them - no idea why, considering I used to do mega miles🤔

[@pejorativesaint6587]

@@DrivenMadShow I've had 5 MINIs and didn't know what the LIM button was until about the 3rd or 4th one, lol. Video production is hard--you guys did a great job with this! I didn't know my SE had this feature until this video!

[@DrivenMadShow]

Too kind :)

[@TheTriumfAnt]

I’m guessing the radar detects a human but just passes through the inflatable man. Makes sense. You wouldn’t want the car braking for balloons or blowing newspapers.

[@pictsidhe6471]

The SE doesn't have radar.