Anyone who wants to know more about Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in the Netherlands can take a look at the 'Monitor Rijtaakautomatisering'. This monitor provides an overview of the state of affairs in 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024 of the presence, awareness and level of knowledge of driving task support systems, in Dutch passenger cars in new sales and the total passenger car fleet. 13 systems were assumed and their names given according to the ADAS Dictionary of the ADAS Alliance.

The monitor maps the development of ADAS based on objective vehicle data and subjective data via surveys among car owners. ADAS are divided into 4 types:

• A: Longitudinal control (such as CC, ACC, AEB)
• B: Lateral control (such as LKA, BSW)
• D: Driver's Status (such as DDAW)
• E: Special operations (such as RCP)

Highlights en Trends 2024

1. Adoption and usage are increasing

• ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) is available in 47% of new cars (was 23% in 2018).
• AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking System) is present in 92% of new cars.
• Parking sensors in 85% of new sales, usage very high (94%).

2. Major differences between ownership and use

• With some systems, users do not know they have them: the so-called 'presence gap'. For example: with AEB, 31% of users do not know the system is present.
• There is also a 'Usage gap' (knowing but not using). For example: 15% does not use Lane Keep Assist.

3. Knowledge level remains a challenge

• On average, 50% scored positively on knowledge questions.
• The best scoring system in terms of knowledge is the Blind Spot Warning (62% positive).
• Worst scoring: Warning ISA (only 45% positive).
• Many users overestimate or do not fully understand what their system does or under what conditions it operates.

4. Development of 'knowledge gap'

• Knowledge about the systems is growing, but lags behind technical availability.
• This can lead to suboptimal or even unsafe use.

5. Notable system trends

• Cruise Control: use has decreased slightly, but is still widely used.
• Lane Departure Warning: decrease in presence and use.
• Remote Control Parking: increasing ownership, but low usage.
• Traffic Sign Recognition: significant increase in ownership and use.

Conclusion

The presence of ADAS is growing strongly, but users are not always aware of this and do not always have the right knowledge of driver assistance systems. Awareness, information and training are essential to make the use 'design-compliant' and therefore traffic safe. The ADAS Alliance can continue to play an important role in this through education, communication and cooperation with the automotive industry.