NEWS RELEASES
Standardized Naming Of Driver Assistance Systems Proposed
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AAA, Consumer Reports, J.D. Power and the National Safety Council are calling on automakers, safety organizations, and journalists covering the automotive industry to adopt standardized naming for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in an effort to reduce consumer confusion. AAA research finds that the quickly evolving ADAS systems now are available with 93% of new vehicles. Consumers considering a vehicle purchase are faced with as many as 20 names for a single ADAS feature, varying by vehicle manufacturer. The four organizations have developed a standardized naming system that is simple, specific and based on what the system does, which will help consumers understand that this technology is intended to assist and not replace a driver. Five categories group ADAS technology by type: Driving Control Assistance (adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping), Collision Warnings (warnings for blind spot, forward, side and rear collision, lane drift), Collision Intervention (automatic emergency braking and steering, automatic braking in reverse), Parking Assistance (active parking assistance, remote parking), and Other, a category that includes automatic high beam switching, backup and surround-view cameras, driver monitors, heads-up displays and enhanced night vision.
To view the entire list which will be updated as technology advances, follow the link on the AAA webpage.