In recent years there have been all kinds of amazing advances which have forever changed the way in which people drive. There are now many impressive features in modern automobiles which can make driving much easier and also safer. Here is a look at a few of the major innovations.
Autonomous Driving
The most obvious advancement and one that is containing to be made is autonomous driving. There are now many aspects of driving which can be handled by the car completely and this will eventually progress to driverless motoring.
Automatic Emergency Braking
One of the main autonomous features that is being implemented is automatic emergency braking. This system constantly scans the road ahead and when it senses that a collision is about to occur can automatically apply the brakes to either stop the collision or reduce the amount of damage inflicted.
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control can make driving on the motorway much easier by driving the vehicle for you and making adjustments based on the cars around you. In some cases, this may even include bringing the vehicle to a complete stop and then starting up again in traffic.
Driver Drowsiness Detection
A large percentage of accidents occur due to driver fatigue and it can be hard to know when you are too tired to drive. This clever system monitors your behaviour and learns your driving style and then alerts you when this behaviour changes.
Automatic Parking
There are now many automobiles available from places like AA Cars that come with a self-parking feature where the car can park itself without anyone even in the vehicle. This is an area of motoring that many struggle with so it can make driving much easier for many.
Lane Keep Assist
Lane keep assist boosts safety by constantly monitoring the vehicle and alerting the driver if they begin to drift out of their lane without indicating. In some cases, the vehicle will be able to correct its line itself if no action is taken by the driver.
Backup Cameras & Sensors
It can be hard to use the mirrors to get a complete idea of what is behind you, but many vehicles now have cameras mounted on the rear with a signal sent to the in-dash display. Additionally, there can also be sensors which will alert the user when an object is getting closer to the back bumper – this is particularly helpful for parking.
There are many amazing features that have made driving both easier and safer with the above being just a few examples. This will only continue in the coming years and there are constantly developments being made towards completely autonomous driving which will appear in the future.
