Knowledge and research
On this page, you will find accessible and independent studies on driver assistance systems (ADAS), the safe use of ADAS, and useful studies from leading organizations.
RWS - Research into driver assistance systems
About ownership, use, appreciation, and knowledge levels of ADAS.
SWOV - Safety effects of ADAS
On the effects of advanced driver assistance systems on road safety.
SWOV - Support for ISA
Framing automation of driving tasks
On understanding vehicle automation and risk perception.
RWS - ADAS Penetration Rate
General information
Driver assistance systems support the driver while driving. They can warn, assist, or partially intervene in emergency situations.
Driver assistance systems can help, but the driver remains responsible and must always stay alert.
Rules of thumb for safe use
Know which systems you have
Know the limits of the system
Always stay alert
Use systems consciously
Have maintenance performed properly
Well-known driver assistance systems
Adaptive Cruise Control
Maintains distance and automatically adjusts speed
Lane Keep
Assist
Helps the car inside
to stay in the lane
to ride.
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Brakes automatically when a collision is imminent.
Intelligent speed assistance
Warns when the maximum speed is exceeded
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Driver assistance systems can support the driver, but they do not make the car fully self-driving. The driver remains responsible and must always stay alert.
No. Operation can depend on factors including weather, road markings, sensors, speed, and traffic situations. Therefore, always know the limits of the system.
Car manufacturers sometimes use different names for similar functions. Therefore, do not look just at the name, but especially at what the system does and does not do.
No. ADAS can help, warn, or support, but the system does not take over responsibility. Use driver assistance systems consciously and remain an active driver yourself.
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