To many drivers, the addition of automatic braking systems may seem unnecessary, but a new study might change their tune. The researchers found that such features prevent one in four rear-end collisions.

The study focused on Volvo XC60 midsize crossover SUV, and its results speak volumes about the potential of such innovative features. Researchers looked at insurance claims involving the vehicle, and determined that drivers with the system in an XC60 were 27 percent less likely to be involved in a low-speed, rear-end accident than drivers without it.

"This is our first real-world look at an advanced crash avoidance technology, and the findings are encouraging," Adrian Lund, president of HLDI, said in a press release. "City Safety is helping XC60 drivers avoid the kinds of front-to-rear, low-speed crashes that frequently happen on congested roads."

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