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Did You Know?
An on-board computer requires 0.25 seconds to react to an impending danger. A person only overcomes their surprise and
reacts after about a one-second delay.
Driver Assistance System Development
Increasing traffic density, higher travel speeds, increasing mobile and vehicle alerts all place extra pressure on the driver. Passive
safety systems such as Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS), side impact protection or airbags have all helped in significantly reducing
the number of accidents resulting in severe, or even fatal, injuries. However, these systems cannot alert a driver to impending
dangers.
The history of the automobile is a history of technical progress. Improving safety and comfort has always been an important
part of this progress. The very first "seat belt" was patented in 1903. The invention of ABS in the 1960' s was an important step
for increasing safety when driving and reducing the number of accidents. Scientific studies have revealed that over 50% of all
collisions are caused by a delayed response, or reaction failure of the driver. The weakest link in the chain when reacting to
dangerous situations is, and will remain, the driver. Driver Assist systems make the best co-drivers due to their ability to process
information at a higher rate of speed and accuracy than their human counterpart.
It is important to note that no electronic system can relieve the driver of this responsibility. These systems can merely help drivers
to remain focused on and be aware of their responsibility. The driver always retains legal responsibility for actions and vehicle
behavior on the road.
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