Is Lane Change Assist Useful?

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MacEmma
07/29/25 11:40pm
Lane change assist is useful. Also known as blind spot monitoring, its function is to alert the driver of approaching vehicles from behind through the side rearview mirrors or other areas of the vehicle. Due to vehicle design, there are certain blind spots when changing lanes or overtaking, and the lane change assist system aims to minimize these blind spots, allowing the driver to assess the situation of vehicles behind through warning signals. Whether for novice or experienced drivers, blind spots during lane changes are hard to eliminate. On one hand, the field of vision provided by the rearview mirrors is limited by the vehicle's design; on the other hand, for safe driving, the driver cannot focus too much attention on observing the rear view. Lane change assist compensates for this shortcoming.
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