Why Forward Collision Warning Is Essential for Your Safety
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is designed to alert drivers of an impending collision. While FCW itself does not take action to avoid the crash, it gives the driver crucial seconds to respond.
Driver Assistance Technologies | NHTSA
A forward collision warning system monitors the vehicle’s speed, the speed of the vehicle in front of it and the distance between the vehicles. If the vehicle gets too close to the vehicle ahead, …
Collision avoidance system - Wikipedia
In its basic form, a forward collision warning system monitors a vehicle's speed, the speed of the vehicle in front of it, and the distance between the vehicles, so that it can provide a warning to …
Guide to Forward Collision Warning - Consumer Reports
Jun 28, 2017 · Forward collision warning (FCW) systems act like an ever-vigilant guardian angel, watching for potential trouble. They provide visual, audible, and/or tactile alerts to warn a …
Forward Collision Warning - Edmunds
Nov 15, 2024 · Forward collision warning (FCW), also known as "front collision warning" or a "collision avoidance system," is an advanced driving aid that can use audio, visual and/or …
What is Forward Collision Warning? Understanding FCW - Car …
May 21, 2021 · The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system—using both visual and audible warning—alerts the driver to a potential collision with a vehicle detected ahead. FCW systems …
What is Forward Collision Warning? - CARFAX
Dec 13, 2025 · A forward collision warning (FCW) system monitors the road ahead of your car and warns the driver to apply the brakes if it determines that a crash with another vehicle or …