What is Collision Mitigation Braking System™?

The Honda Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) is a driver-assist technology that’s part of Honda Sensing®. This technology is designed to help drivers avoid a frontal collision or reduce the effects of an unavoidable one. Incorporating the features of the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system, the Collision Mitigation Braking System™ gives visual and audible alerts to the driver when a potential collision is detected. Learn more from Spitzer Honda DuBois below, and see how this feature will assist you on the roads of St. Marys. 

What are the 3 Stages When Danger is Detected?

The Collision Mitigation Braking System™ performs in the following 3 stages when a possible collision is detected:

• Stage 1: If the system determines there is a risk of collision with a vehicle or pedestrian detected ahead, it will give visual and audio warnings to the driver. 
• Stage 2: If the risk of a collision increases and the driver takes no action, the system will continue the visual and audible alerts, and begin to apply light braking. 
• Stage 3: If the system determines that a collision is unavoidable, it will continue the visual and audible alerts, and apply strong braking to help mitigate the forces of the collision. 

If the system recognizes the severity of a scenario, it may automatically engage the final stage before going through the previous 2 stages. While this feature is helpful for driving, you– as the driver– should still be attentive at all times, so you can travel around Clearfield and Philipsburg safely. 

Other Honda Sensing® Features

Besides Collision Mitigation Braking System™, the Honda Sensing® suite also features other technologies to help you commute around St. Marys confidently and safely. Examples of these technologies include: 

• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): Helps to maintain a safe following distance to the car in front of you.
• Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™): Will detect a potential collision with the vehicle ahead of you and automatically apply the brakes if needed.
• Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS): Automatically adjusts steering to keep the vehicle within its lane. 
• Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM): Can detect road markings and alert you if your vehicle starts to leave the road.
• Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR): Detects and reads road signs, and relays the information to you. 

Discover More Honda Technology with Spitzer Honda DuBois

Now that you know what the Collision Mitigation Braking System™ is, see what other handy features Honda vehicles offer with our guides! You can learn more about HondaLink, Apple CarPlay®, and Android Auto™. If you have any questions, be sure to contact our DuBois dealership!