NTK explains the difference between active and passive safety during National Traffic Week

Company specialist also highlights how the ABS system contributes to road safety

São Paulo, September 2024 – According to a study by the Dom Cabral Foundation, based on information from the Federal Highway Police, foram registrados 65.176 acidentes de trânsito no Brasil no ano passado . To make drivers aware of the importance of safety, the National Traffic Week is celebrated, que acontece de 18 a 25 de setembro. To contribute to the objectives of the commemoration, The NAT, brand of Niterra, Japanese multinational that also owns the NGK brand and specializes in components for ignition systems, explica a diferença entre segurança ativa e passiva e de que maneira os sensores ABS podem contribuir com a mobilidade urbana.

Active safety: involves technologies that prevent accidents, Using Sensors, cameras and electronic modules to monitor the environment and act preventively. The components that make up this set have undergone evolutions that include the integration of systems via multiplexed networks, permitindo o compartilhamento de dados.

Passive safety: It is responsible for minimizing damage and protecting vehicle occupants when an accident is unavoidable. Examples include airbags, Seat belts, controlled deformation zones and impact-absorbing structural reinforcements. Although often overlooked by drivers, são importantes para evitar maiores danos no caso de acidentes.

ABS systems in addition to the brake system

Proper maintenance of a vehicle's safety systems, like ABS, é necessária para o perfeito funcionamento do veículo. The absence of regular inspections and the lack of awareness of the importance of these systems can contribute significantly to the increased risk of accidents and traffic violations.

O ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) It is one of the main safety components of the vehicle, sharing information with systems such as stability control, Speed Limiters, Hill descent assist and adaptive cruise control (ACC), which adjusts the speed based on the distance to the vehicle ahead. These sensors prevent accidents and protect passengers, monitoring wheel speed and providing data to maintain vehicle stability and control in critical situations, such as emergency braking. The integrity of these sensors is vital for the safety of vehicle occupants and other road users, including pedestrians.

“Os sistemas ABS de veículos modernos realizam verificações automáticas dos componentes de segurança no momento em que o contato é ligado. The speed of each wheel is constantly monitored, and any anomaly is signaled on the vehicle's dashboard", afirma Hiromori Mori, Niterra Technical Assistance Consultant. “Apesar da ausência de uma inspeção de segurança veicular obrigatória, It is recommended that drivers pay attention to any warning lights on the dashboard and seek immediate maintenance if they detect any problems."

In addition to offering ABS sensors for the aftermarket, NTK has a wide range of other sensors, as well as oxygen, Fuel levels, temperature, rotation, speed, TPS (Butterfly Position), MAP (absolute pressure) and oil pressure switches.