Chapter 13: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Safety Features

What Are ADAS?

• ADAS are vehicle safety features designed to:

  • Prevent crashes.

  • Reduce injuries.

  • Help drivers recognize dangers.

• They can:

  • Give warnings (sounds, lights, vibrations).

  • Take limited control (such as braking or steering).

Examples of ADAS Features

• Blind Spot Warning — alerts you about vehicles you may not see.

• Backup Camera — helps you see behind your vehicle.

• Forward Collision Warning — warns of possible crashes ahead.

• Automatic Emergency Braking — may apply brakes to avoid a crash.

• Lane Keeping Assistance — helps keep your vehicle in the lane.

• Active Parking Assist — helps with parking.

Important Rules

• ADAS features do not drive the vehicle for you.

• You must:

  • Stay focused and alert.

  • Check mirrors, cameras, and blind spots.

  • Control the vehicle at all times.

• During a driving test, some features like:

  • Parking assist

  • Cruise control
    cannot be used.

Using ADAS Safely

• Read your vehicle owner’s manual to understand the features.

• Know the limits of your safety systems.

• Features may not work properly in:

  • Rain

  • Snow

  • Ice

  • Fog

  • Hills

  • Curves

• Keep sensors clean and damage-free.

• Keep vehicle software updated when required.

Key Takeaway

• ADAS helps drivers but does not replace them. Stay alert, know the system limits, and always remain responsible for safely operating your vehicle.

Vehicle Technologies Permitted and Not Permitted for Testing

Warning Systems (Allowed )

These features can be used during the driving test:

• Back-up warning — alerts you when backing up.

• Blind spot monitor/warning — warns about vehicles in blind spots.

• Camera technologies — rear, side-view, and surround-view cameras.

• Curve speed warning — alerts you about unsafe speeds on curves.

• Detection technologies — detects bicycles, pedestrians, or obstacles.

• Forward collision warning — warns of possible crashes ahead.

• High speed alert — warns when driving too fast.

• Lane departure warning — alerts if you leave your lane.

• Parking sensors — help detect objects while parking.

• Rear cross-traffic alert — warns of traffic behind you when reversing.

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Assist Systems ✅ Allowed During Testing

• Automatic emergency braking / brake assist

• Automatic reverse braking

• Lane keeping assist

• Left turn crash avoidance

❌ Not Allowed During Testing

• 🚫 Adaptive cruise control

• 🚫 Automatic parallel parking

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Important Reminder

• ADAS features are only helpers.

• The driver must still:

  • Stay focused.

  • Check mirrors and blind spots.

  • Control the vehicle safely.

• The examiner decides if you are safely operating the vehicle without relying on ADAS.

Key Takeaway

• Warnings and safety alerts are usually allowed, but driving-assist features that control the vehicle (like adaptive cruise control and automatic parking) are not allowed during the road test. You must prove you can drive safely on your own.

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