ADAS Safety Features Explained: A Brand-by-Brand Guide to Modern Car Technology

ADAS Safety Features Explained: A Brand-by-Brand Guide to Modern Car Technology

By Michael Anderson

December 3, 2024 at 01:50 PM

Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are increasingly becoming standard equipment on new vehicles, helping to reduce accidents and improve safety. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of what major automakers offer:

Toyota Safety Sense (TSS)

  • Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection
  • Lane departure alert
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Automatic high beams
  • Lane trace assist
  • Road sign assist

Honda Sensing

  • Lane keeping assist
  • Stability control
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Electronic brake distribution
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Forward collision warning
  • Cross-traffic warning
  • Blind spot monitoring

Subaru EyeSight

  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Lane keep assist
  • High-beam assist
  • Pre-collision braking
  • Lead vehicle start alert
  • Pre-collision throttle management

Nissan Safety Shield

  • Auto emergency braking
  • High beam assist
  • Lane departure warning
  • Blind spot warning
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Intelligent Driver Alertness

GM Safety Features

  • Forward collision alert
  • Lane keep assist
  • Front pedestrian braking
  • Side blind zone alert
  • Following distance indicator
  • Teen Driver Technology

Mazda i-Activesense

  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Blind-spot monitoring
  • Adaptive front lighting
  • Lane departure alert
  • Radar cruise control
  • Emergency braking

Ford Co-Pilot360

  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Auto high-beam headlights
  • Blind spot information
  • Lane-keeping assist
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Pre-collision assist

Kia Drivewise

  • Forward collision warning
  • Driver attention warning
  • Smart cruise control
  • Lane following assist
  • Highway driving assist
  • Safe exit warning

Hyundai SmartSense

  • Forward collision assist
  • Blind spot detection
  • Lane following assist
  • Driver attention warning
  • Safe exit alert
  • Smart parking assist

These systems are designed to assist drivers, not replace them. Drivers should remain alert and engaged while operating their vehicles, even with these safety features activated.

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