But not the kind that make your car jump, lol. The new VW lineup, including the Passat, comes up with HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist). This is an incredible feature that helps you stop faster, and better.
Ever been driving and had a car jump out in front of you? Most of us have. In that situation, we usually slam on the brakes, or hesitate and then slam on the brakes. We may even slam on the brakes, and then check up accidentally. Well HBA helps to make sure we stop on time. The system can detect, through the way you press the pedal, whether or not you are in an emergency stopping situation. It does this by measuring the pressure in the brake pedal, and by measuring the pressure gradient (change in pressure over a time interval) to detect an emergency braking situation.
Basically, if the driver doesn't brake hard enough, the HBA system kicks in and adjusts brake pressure to maximum. This will help you stop faster and in a shorter distance! Hydraulics!!!
Check out the next safety tip in the Golf R Blog next time.
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