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<\/p>\nWalnut Creek, CA…A new report from AAA reveals that while today’s vehicles have more advanced and automated driving features than ever, these features lack common names and definitions that consumers need to understand how to safely use the technology. “To combat this problem, AAA is proposing a set of standardized naming and definitions to describe advanced driver systems technology, which will help consumers understand how to use the features in their vehicles,” said Michael Blasky, spokesperson for AAA Northern California. “While this new technology is designed to make our lives easier and keep us safer on the roads, that’s only true if drivers are using it properly.”<\/p>\n
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AAA’s report found that Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), such as Automatic Emergency Braking or Blind Spot Warning, were available in 92.7 percent of new vehicle models in the United States. Multiple ADAS features are often sold as part of an optional technology bundle, which is becoming more affordable: On average, the cost of an ADAS bundle is approximately $1,950.<\/p>\n
AAA examined 2018 model year vehicles to identify the percentage of ADAS technology that comes standard, and found the following three features are the most prevalent:<\/p>\n
Automatic Emergency Braking \u2013 30.6%
\nLane Keeping Assistance \u2013 13.9%
\nAdaptive Cruise Control \u2013 11.8%<\/p>\n
But the automotive industry is not using standard terms to describe these features and their functions. AAA\u2019s Automotive Engineering team examined 34 vehicle brands sold in the United States to identify the number of unique names manufacturers use to market ADAS, finding that most automakers used different terminology to describe a single ADAS feature:<\/p>\n
ADAS Feature\tNumber of Unique Names
\nAutomatic Emergency Braking\t40
\nAdaptive Cruise Control\t20
\nSurround View Camera\t20
\nLane Keeping Assistance\t19
\nBlind Spot Warning\t19
\nAutomatic High Beams\t18
\nRear Cross Traffic Warning\t15
\nDriver Monitoring\t13
\nSemi-Automated Parking Assist\t12
\nForward Collision Warning\t8
\nNight Vision and Pedestrian Detection\t5<\/p>\n
Leveraging the results of this study, AAA looks to create a dialog with the automotive industry, safety organizations and policymakers about the need for common naming for ADAS features in order to educate consumers. A recent survey from AAA found that 40 percent of Americans expected that vehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control \u2014 marketed under names like Autopilot, ProPILOT or Pilot Assist \u2014 have the ability to drive the car by itself.<\/p>\n
“No vehicle available for consumers today has the ability to drive itself,” Blasky said. “It’s these type of misunderstandings that can lead to mistakes on the road.”<\/p>\n
AAA Proposed Terminology for ADAS
\nAAA is proposing terminology that is intended to be simple, specific and based on system functionality. These recommendations could lead to clearer and consistent information provided to consumers on a window sticker, owner\u2019s manual or other marketing materials.<\/p>\n
AUTOMATED DRIVING TASKS\tDEFINITION
\nAdaptive Cruise Control\tControls acceleration and\/or braking to maintain a prescribed distance between it and a vehicle in front. May be able to come to a stop and continue.
\nDynamic Driving Assistance\tControls vehicle acceleration, braking, and steering. SAE standard definition of L2 Autonomous systems outlines this functionality.
\nLane Keeping Assistance\tControls steering to maintain vehicle within driving lane. May prevent vehicle from departing lane or continually center vehicle.<\/p>\n
COLLISION ALERTS\tDEFINITION
\nBlind Spot Warning\tDetects vehicles to rear in adjacent lanes while driving and alerts driver to their presence.
\nForward Collision Warning\tDetects impending collision while traveling forward and alerts driver.
\nLane Departure Warning\tMonitors vehicle’s position within driving lane and alerts driver as the vehicle approaches or crosses lane markers.
\nParking Obstruction Warning\tDetects obstructions in close proximity to vehicle during parking maneuvers.
\nPedestrian Detection\tDetects pedestrians in front of vehicle and alerts driver to their presence.
\nRear Cross Traffic Warning\tDetects vehicles approaching from side and rear of vehicles while traveling in reverse and alerts driver.<\/p>\n
COLLISION MITIGATION\tDEFINITION
\nAutomatic Emergency Steering\tDetects potential collision and automatically controls steering to avoid or lessen the severity of impact.
\nForward Automatic Emergency Braking\tDetects potential collisions while traveling forward and automatically applies brakes to avoid or lessen the severity of impact.
\nReverse Automatic Emergency Braking\tDetects potential collision while traveling in reverse and automatically applies brakes to avoid or lessen the severity of impact. <\/p>\n
PARKING ASSISTANCE\tDEFINITION
\nFully-automated Parking Assistance\tControls acceleration, braking, steering, and shifting during parking.
\nMay be capable of parallel and \/ or perpendicular parking.
\nRemote Parking\tSystem parks vehicle without driver being physically present inside the vehicle. Automatically controls acceleration, braking, steering, and shifting.
\nSemi-automated Parking Assistance\tControls steering during parking. Driver responsible for acceleration, braking, and gear position. May be capable of parallel and\/or perpendicular parking.
\nSurround View Camera\tUses cameras located around vehicle to present view of surroundings.
\nTrailer Assistance\tSystem that assists driver during backing maneuvers with a trailer attached.<\/p>\n
MISC. DRIVING AIDS\tDEFINITION
\nAutomatic High Beams\tDeactivates or orients headlamp beams automatically based on lighting, surroundings, and traffic.
\nDriver Monitoring\tMonitors driver condition by various means to detect drowsiness or lack of attention.
\nNight Vision\tA system that aids driver vision at night by projecting enhanced images on instrument cluster or heads-up display.<\/p>\n
About AAA Northern California
\nAAA has a proud history of serving Members for over 100 years. AAA is on a mission to create Members for life by unleashing the innovative spirit of 4,000 employees representing nearly 6 million Members across Northern California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming and Alaska. In addition to legendary roadside assistance, AAA offers home, auto and life insurance, and extraordinary travel services. According to Via Magazine’s Smart Guide, being a AAA Member can save you more than $1,200 a year. Learn more at AAA.com.<\/p>\n
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