Several automakers have been leading the charge to reduce collisions between vehicles, but one in particular is taking things one step further. The Independent reports that Volvo has announced it is working to prevent crashes between cars and animals.

The automaker says it will be making use of new technology that will be able to detect the presence of an animal in the road well before a car approaches it. The feature may prove to be an especially beneficial one as collisions with wildlife can not only seriously damage cars, but also pose as substantial threat to drivers as well.

According to the news source, the system will do more than just alert drivers. If no action is taken after an alarm sounds, the car automatically applies its breaks to prevent a collision from happening.

For motorists that do not have a vehicle equipped with such state-of-the-art technology, there are ways to avoid such crashes. Most importantly, they should heed warning signs of animals in the area and pay attention to the presence of animals on the side of the road.