Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: IE
Context: Car manufacturers have started providing ADAS which could create a safe traffic environment resulting in reduced accidental death.
| Information | ||
| What is ADAS? | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) is an electronic system of automated vehicle safety features. | |
| Components | The System uses innovative sensor technology to provide information, warnings, and assistance to the driver while they are driving. | |
| Role | The role of ADAS is to prevent deaths and injuries by reducing the number of car accidents and the serious impact of those that cannot be avoided on the road. | |
| ADAS Applications | Adaptive Cruise Control, Glare-Free High Beam Light, Adaptive Light Control, Automatic Parking, Autonomous Valet Parking, Navigation System, Night Vision, | |
| What is Autonomous Driving? | Autonomous driving is the ability of a vehicle to drive itself. |  |
| Challenges to Self-Driving Cars | Limited success; No consensus on technology to be used; Available technology at present do not have the capacity of humans to predict and take decision in complex traffic scenario; and lack of government support. | |
