EyeSight Driver Assist Technology - Closer look

EyeSight Driver Assist Technology continues to evolve and improve. While there may be fully autonomous cars in the future, many new technologies are also making their way into the current lot of vehicles. They’ll potentially be part of future legislation. The EyeSight Driver Assist Technology is a step forward in improving the safety of current vehicles. This is done without completely giving up control to a computer system.

Features of EyeSight Driver Assist

Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist is a suite of advanced safety features that provide you with alerts and warnings and, in some cases, can even be activated to avoid an accident. The system uses two cameras mounted at the top of the windshield to detect objects in front of you.

It’s designed to help if you’re approaching another vehicle too quickly by providing an audible warning and visual alert. If you don't respond, the system will apply the brakes automatically to avoid or reduce the severity of a collision.

Similarly, if your vehicle starts drifting out of your lane without using a turn signal - due to driver fatigue or distraction - the system will warn you with an audible alert and flashing indicator light in the side-view mirror. If no corrective action is taken, EyeSight will adjust the steering to bring you back into your lane.

Adaptive Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is an advanced version of traditional cruise control. It uses laser sensors to help maintain a safe distance between you and the car in front of you. While ACC allows you to set your desired speed, it also adjusts your speed based on the vehicle's speed ahead of you.

Lane Assist

Lane Assist is an EyeSight Driver Assist feature that uses camera-based recognition to help your Subaru stay in the correct lane. How does it work? When you activate Lane Assist, your Subaru will watch the lane lines on the road and sense when you begin to veer out of your lane. If you drift too far, Lane Assist will send a notification and vibrate your steering wheel to alert you. This way, you can stay in your lane and feel confident while driving on busy roads.

Pre-Collision Braking

This feature uses onboard sensors to help detect the possibility of a collision and can apply full braking force in an emergency. It uses a stereo camera (mounted near the rearview mirror) that scans the road ahead and can detect obstacles, including vehicles and pedestrians, while also identifying lanes.

Pre-Collision Throttle Management

This feature is designed to help you avoid or reduce the damage from a collision. If the system determines that a frontal collision is imminent, it can automatically apply the brakes.

Conclusion

EyeSight Driver Assist is one of the new active safety features that Subaru has developed to give their vehicle owners the peace of mind that they’re protected. This technology can almost eliminate the accidents caused by driver distraction and human error. These developments help address road safety issues and help gain a better understanding of your surroundings, thus contributing to a higher level of awareness. Contact your nearest Subaru dealer to book your modern vehicle today.