Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
25.03.2024
Vehicle sales are increasing year after year worldwide. To get an idea of how much, in the 1990s, a total of 39.2 million vehicles were sold worldwide. In 2016, more than 74 million units were sold. This increase in sales has also resulted in an increase in the number of traffic accidents. The human factor, roads and the vehicles themselves are the key elements that come into play in accidents.
Users are aware of this, so they are showing increasing interest in the different safety systems installed by the different makes when purchasing a vehicle. However, it is important to take into account that these systems have a series of research and development costs that are reflected in the final price of the vehicle. This poses a problem because according to surveys, when evaluating the purchase of a vehicle, the primary determining factor is still price, above aesthetics, fuel consumption and even safety.
The probability of survival of the occupants of a modern vehicle is double compared to that of the vehicles of 10 years ago. Several studies have demonstrated the importance of purchasing a vehicle with the largest possible number of safety elements. By law, some systems are mandatory. These include: ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), SRS (Supplementary Restraint Systems, or airbags), tyre pressure monitoring or isofix anchorages. There are others that are currently optional, such as: smart speed control, automatic braking systems, pedestrian detection systems, etc.
For this reason, the new safety systems, grouped under the name of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) play a vital role in accident prevention and the protection of occupants and road users. This technology is useless if people do not understand how it works or if it is used incorrectly, because it could result in hazardous behaviour behind the wheel. At no time are drivers relieved of their responsibility to drive safely and alertly.
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