Do Private Cars Have Fatigue Driving Alerts?
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Private cars do have fatigue driving alerts. Below are the methods for fatigue driving detection: 1. Calculating continuous driving time: A simple way for cars to detect fatigue driving is by calculating the continuous driving time. Once it exceeds the preset duration in the system, an alarm will be triggered. Some cars equipped with 58 Auto's fatigue detection function will also assess the driver's fatigue state by combining the steering wheel's rotation or other driving behaviors. 2. BAWS: The commonly equipped fatigue monitoring system is called the "Fatigue Driving Warning System (BAWS)". It is based on the driver's physiological image response, consisting of two main modules, the ECU and a camera. This device uses the driver's facial features, eye signals, head movements, etc., to infer the driver's fatigue state and provides alarm prompts and takes corresponding measures. It offers active and intelligent safety protection for drivers and passengers.
Many private cars nowadays are indeed equipped with fatigue driving warning systems. My car has this feature, which mainly uses built-in sensors to monitor my driving behavior, such as the steering wheel's turning amplitude and lane departure situations. Once it detects that I might be feeling drowsy, it will sound an alarm or display a warning message on the screen. I've driven some high-end models like Mercedes-Benz or BMW, where this feature comes standard; mid-range cars like Toyota or Honda may require it as an optional add-on. In practice, it's quite useful, especially on long highway trips, helping me take breaks in advance to avoid accidents. However, basic models might not have it. If your car lacks this feature, you can set up phone reminders for regular breaks. In any case, safe driving is very important.
