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Driver assistance (ADAS) features

A 2-minute lesson from the South Carolina course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.

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Read time
2 minutes
Course unit
Before You Drive
Checkpoint questions
4
Source pages
52, 53

Many newer vehicles have Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that sense conditions, spot dangers and may help you avoid a crash. They help you drive; they don't drive for you.

ADAS

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: safety features that sense and monitor conditions, identify dangers and may help you avoid a crash.

Handbook p. 52 ↗

Know the rule

ADAS features may give alerts such as sounds or vibration, or take control, such as adjusting braking or steering.

Handbook p. 52 ↗

Examples of ADAS features:

  • Blind spot warning
  • Back up camera
  • Forward collision warning
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Lane keeping assistance
  • Active parking assist
Handbook p. 52 ↗

Know the rule

On your driving test you won't be allowed to use certain features, such as parking assist and cruise control.

Handbook p. 52 ↗

Know the rule

You remain responsible at all times: stay focused, do head checks, and use mirrors and cameras. Don't rely on safety features alone.

Handbook p. 53 ↗

Tips for vehicles with ADAS:

  • Always stay focused when driving
  • Read your owner's manual to learn how the features work
  • Know the features' limitations
  • They may not work properly in rain, snow, ice, fog, hills and curves
  • Keep vehicle sensors clean and damage free
  • Keep software up to date and follow the manufacturer's recommendations
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Put it into practice

Your car has lane keeping assistance, and you're driving through heavy rain on a curvy road. The system may not work properly in those conditions, so keep both hands on the wheel and steer yourself.

Check your understanding

Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.

ADAS stands for:
  1. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
  2. Automatic Driving Assistance Sensors
  3. Advanced Driving Alert System
  4. Automated Defensive Avoidance System

Answer: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

ADAS stands for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.

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Which of these is an example of an ADAS safety feature?
  1. Manual transmission
  2. Automatic emergency braking
  3. Tire pressure gauge
  4. Power steering

Answer: Automatic emergency braking

Automatic emergency braking is listed as an example of a driver assistance safety feature.

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During the SC driving skills test, which safety features are you NOT allowed to use?
  1. Turn signals
  2. Headlights
  3. Parking assist and cruise control
  4. Mirrors

Answer: Parking assist and cruise control

When taking your driving test, you will not be allowed to use certain safety features, such as parking assist and cruise control.

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ADAS safety features are designed to drive the vehicle for you so you can stop paying attention.
  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

Safety features are meant to assist you, not to drive the vehicle; you must remain engaged and focused at all times.

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