ADAS: meaning and what they are
Today's cars are increasingly safer thanks to ADAS, inserted to protect the safety of the driver and passengers as much as possible. According to the estimates made by the European Commission, thanks to these assistance systems, there will be about 25,000 fewer deaths and 140,000 fewer injured on the roads of the Union between 2022 and 2038. From 2022, the ADAS, ie the driving safety and assistance systems , will become mandatory throughout Europe. We have chosen some, among the most requested, that we think should be present on the cars you buy and use, to safeguard your life and that of your children.
Track maintenance
Have you ever, while driving, put your hands in the bag looking for some object for your child? You should never take your attention off the road, this is undoubted, but today, among the latest generation ADAS, we can count on the system that keeps our car on track. The car's artificial intelligence interacts with the cameras and radars placed on the car and recognizes the boundary line of the carriageway, alerting the driver when it is crossed. The most advanced ADAS lane keeping system is the Lane Keeping System which, in addition to alerting the driver when the lane has been crossed, automatically returns the vehicle to the lane.
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control, or adaptive electronic cruise control, is one of the most useful ADAS because it allows the car to travel independently after setting the desired cruising speed and safety distance. Thanks to this device the car is able to accelerate and brake according to the traffic conditions present and we mothers have, thus, an additional help that, even in the case of the slightest distraction, is able to help us to always maintain the situation. under control.
Collision warning
It is now present on almost all cars, even on small cars, dear mothers to us: the frontal collision warning is one of the most popular ADAS. Thanks to the presence of a camera or radar placed in the front area, the ADAS safety system recognizes dangerous situations and warns the driver with an acoustic signal or an “alert”. Some cars are also equipped with a rear collision warning, which works in the same way in the event of a rear-end collision, and before the impact it activates the safety systems to prepare the occupants of the car for the collision.
Blind spot detector
Are you on the highway, perhaps in the second lane, you want to overtake but you are not sure that you do not have a car hidden in the blind corner on your left? No problem. If you have a blind spot detector, a warning light or sound will alert you to the presence of other vehicles where you cannot see them.
Driver fatigue detector
A driving aid that is still not very widespread is the driver's fatigue detector, one of the most important and sophisticated ADAS. Using internal sensors and cameras, this system monitors the driver's attention, intervening in case of need with acoustic warnings and specific requests. The sensors monitor situations such as the progress of the car, rather than the driver's gaze or driving hours, to understand whether to advise those behind the wheel to take a break. In the absence of a response, procedures can be activated, and in the future the on-board computer will be able to take control of the vehicle.
Recognition of road signs
This technology allows the car to always read through cameras, road signs and therefore speed limits, any work in progress and other types of indications. This solution also makes it possible to improve the efficiency of on-board systems such as adaptive cruise control.
And finally, without in any way replacing the need to equip yourself with an anti-abandonment device, if you are carrying children under 4, some cars are equipped with an alert that reminds you, every time you turn off the engine, to check the seat. rear.
Parents choose a car with ADAS for their children
Safety has always played a fundamental role in the choice of purchasing a new car. In fact, a well-known Japanese car manufacturer recently conducted a study to understand how important ADAS are perceived. The survey conducted on a thousand motorists showed that the presence of ADAS is crucial in choosing a new car. In fact, 43% of those interviewed said they opted for a car based also on the safety systems available on board. And the presence of children on board is decisive in the purchase.
