Driver-Assistance
Automated Lane Change
How automated lane change evaluates an adjacent lane and performs a supervised lateral maneuver.
EV Dictionary: Driver-Assistance
Browse electric vehicle terms and definitions related to Driver-Assistance. 18 terms
Driver-Assistance
Automatic Parking
How automatic parking senses a space and controls part or all of a supervised parking maneuver.
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Blind-Spot Monitoring (BSM)
How blind-spot monitoring detects supported traffic beside the vehicle and warns the driver.
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Driver Monitoring System (DMS)
How a DMS observes driver attention and readiness and issues escalating warnings.
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
How ESC detects and corrects understeer or oversteer to help the driver maintain the intended path.
Driver-Assistance
Exit Warning
How exit warning detects supported road users approaching before an occupant opens a door.
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Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
How FCW detects a developing frontal crash risk and warns the driver without applying the brakes.
Driver-Assistance
Front Cross-Traffic Alert (FCTA)
How FCTA warns of supported traffic crossing ahead when visibility to the sides is restricted.
Driver-Assistance
Hill-Descent Control
How hill-descent control manages a low downhill speed while the driver steers.
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Hill-Start Assist
How hill-start assist briefly holds the brakes while the driver moves from the brake to the accelerator.
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Lane Centering Assist (LCA)
How lane centering provides continuous steering support while the driver remains responsible.
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
How LDW identifies an unintended lane departure and alerts the driver without steering the vehicle.
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Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
How LKA adds a brief corrective input to help prevent an unintended lane departure.
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Radar
How automotive radar measures object range, relative speed, and direction using radio waves.
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Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
How RCTA warns of supported traffic crossing behind the vehicle while reversing.
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Remote Parking
How remote parking moves a supervised vehicle into or out of a space while the user remains outside.
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Traction Control System (TCS)
How traction control limits driven-wheel slip during acceleration on low-grip surfaces.
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Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
How TSR identifies supported road signs and presents their meaning to the driver.