"To warn the driver" means to alert or caution the person who is driving about a potential danger or problem ahead.
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Several manufacturers have developed technologies which
warn the driver when the car is getting close to a lane marking.
As well as monitoring pressures, the system
warns drivers if their speed is too high for the tyre pressures or if tyre speed ratings are exceeded on winter tyres.
A lane assistance
system warns the driver when the car is drifting out of lane and gently helps to correct the driving path.
When an object is detected while driving the vehicle in reverse at low speed, the system
warns the driver with visual and audible warnings.
The optional lane change assistant monitors traffic behind with radar and uses LED lamps in the left and right of the mirror triangle to
warn the driver about approaching vehicles in the blind spot.
The system
warns drivers by means of LED fiber optics in the inside door - opening mechanism (contour lighting).
The system uses radar sensors in the rear bumper to
help warn the driver of an approaching vehicle in his or her blind spot via an indicator on the side mirrors.
Should the supply run out before the next service, a signal in the instrument
cluster warns the driver to visit a service station in plenty of time.
The intersection blind - spot detection
feature warns the driver of the incoming traffic from the other side by using the head - up display.
Driving down the road there might be a
sign warning drivers to pull over and take a break if they are even the least bit tired.
Furthermore, the Tire Pressure Monitor system permanently monitors air pressure and
warns the driver as soon as the air pressure in the tires drops more than 30 per cent below the ideal level.
If the system is unable to correct the lane departure (because the curve is too sharp, for example), the system will additionally
warn the driver through a steering wheel vibration.
In case of an imminent rear - end collision, the system
warns the driver using a staged reaction strategy; if necessary, it can even initiate hard braking.
Though the owner's
manual warns drivers to clear the skid plate, failing to do so could lead debris to be heated by the catalyst and catch fire.
They then take steps that may
include warning the driver, preparing airbag and other systems for an imminent crash, or even applying partial or full braking to avoid or minimize impact.
The adaptive cruise control regulates the speed and distance from the car in front, while braking
guard warns the driver of an imminent bumper - to - bumper collision.
The Parking package with Parking Assist and reversing
camera warns the driver of obstacles with visual and acoustic signals.
If it can be proven the government knew it existed, yet failed to
properly warn drivers or make necessary repairs, you may have a solid dangerous road case.
This system works with satellite radio to
warn the driver if traffic conditions ahead are troublesome.
Blind spot detection will come on selected vehicles,
warning drivers with a light in the mirror if the spot in the lane next to them is occupied.
This reduces lane drift and the possibility of lateral collisions by
warning the driver when the vehicle crosses lane markings without signaling.
The sensors transfer information to an electronic control unit that
warns a driver in real time via a dashboard display of any pressure loss in each tire.
Each helps to improve both visibility and safety, and vehicle exit assist is designed to
warn the driver not to open a door when traffic is approaching from the side.
The app shows the quickest routes from home to work while
warning drivers of road hazards.
When driving over 60km / h, the Lane Departure Warning sounds an alarm before the car moves over white, grey, blue lines as well as Bott's dots on the road, while the Lane Keeping
Assist warns the driver acoustically and visually before inducing corrective steering to guide the car back to a safe position.
Initially
warning the driver visually and acoustically, it controls the brake according to the collision danger stage, and applies maximum braking force right before the moment of collision.
The LDWS sounds an alarm before the car moves over the road markings, while the LKAS
warns the driver acoustically and visually before inducing corrective steering to guide the driver back to a safe position.
Safety features include standard Collision Prevention Assist Plus, which
audibly warns drivers of potential frontal impacts at speeds above 4 mph.
The Active Lane Keeping Assist feature
warns the driver who is unintentionally drifting out of its lane and helps return the vehicle to its lane via the one - sided braking intervention.
The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight - speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may mislead owners about which gear the vehicle is in and may not
adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Tesla, which gets information from its cars over the internet, said the
car warned the driver at least once to place his hands on the steering wheel before it crashed.
The elite Titanium trim of the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid near Atlanta GA is also available with premium safety features like parking assistance, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alerts, lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, and a system that will
even warn the driver if the vehicle senses they are becoming too tired to drive.
The system
warns the driver via a heads up display and will intervene if he or she does not get off the Blackberry and quickly step on the brakes.