The method is based on deeply resolved images of a monitored area (14) in at least one plane in which the object (16,18) is located and a current relative speed of the object and vehicle (12) at least in the plane. The collision probability is determined f...

The laser (12) on the road vehicle (10) can scan a semicircular area (14) in front of the vehicle. It can send out short pulses of light which may be reflected off other vehicles (16,18). Reflections may be received from various parts (34,36) of the nearby...