The ADAS Alliance today launched the third update of the ADAS Dictionary, a standardized list of terms, abbreviations and descriptions of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The dictionary helps to avoid confusion caused by the varying terms used by car manufacturers.

Since the introduction of the first ADAS Dictionary in 2020, driver assistance systems have evolved significantly. New systems have been developed and some are now mandatory for new vehicles. The ADAS Dictionary 2025 provides an up-to-date overview of these. This helps both professionals and consumers to better understand driver assistance systems and use them more safely.

Jos van Kleef, chairman of the ADAS Alliance since this year, emphasizes the importance of this update: "New systems are constantly being introduced in passenger cars. In addition, comparable driver assistance systems sometimes have different names and different systems have similar names. This causes confusion among consumers and professionals. The ADAS Dictionary 2025 creates clarity."

The goal is for all organizations working with ADAS – from car manufacturers and garages to insurers and policymakers – to use the same terminology. This contributes to clarity in the development, operation, repair, maintenance and recycling of these systems. "Ultimately, this clarity strengthens the safe use of smart driver assistance systems, as laid down in the ADAS Covenant," says Van Kleef.

The ADAS Dictionary 2025 is available for free to everyone from today and can be downloaded via this link.