ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Vehicle-to-vehicle

Do you know how you can talk to your friends on the phone or through walkie talkies? Well, cars can also talk to each other! This is called vehicle-to-vehicle communication or V2V for short.

When cars talk to each other, they share important information like their speed, location, and direction they're going. This helps them avoid accidents and drive more safely.

Think about playing a game of tag with your friends. You want to know where they are and how fast they're moving, so you can avoid getting tagged. That's what V2V is like for cars!

By talking to each other, cars can warn each other if there's a dangerous situation ahead, like a car stopped in the middle of the road or a sudden traffic jam. This can help prevent crashes and keep everyone on the road safer.

In the future, cars will also be able to "talk" to traffic lights and other objects on the road through V2V technology. This will help cars drive more efficiently and reduce traffic congestion.

So just like you and your friends talking on the phone, cars can also talk to each other to stay safe and make driving better for everyone!