Yes, it goes into full anti-lock braking, but it only does this at the very last possible second it can be done without a collision - the driver usually gets en

Yes, it goes into full anti-lock braking, but it only does this at the very last possible second it can be done without a collision - the driver usually gets enough time hearing an audible alarm to stop, provided there is enough time. I haven’t heard of any rear end accidents due to false alarms with AEB, though that doesn’t mean they don’t exist. I’d guess the system is tuned to need enough confidence that a forward collision is likely to engage braking, knowing of the potential consequences of suddenly and dramatically stopping.