Did you know that, in July 2024, a new law will come into effect in the European Union that will change the way we drive? For those who are more attentive, the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are not new, because modern cars include a significant set of driving assists, but as of July this year in Europe, the spectrum of mandatory features has been extended to some new ADAS. This Help Flash article explains which systems are essential and why they are important for themselves, for themselves and for the rest of the users on the roads.
Before further, should we clarify what is wrong with you?
ADAS uses technologies that help the driver avoid accidents and drive more safely. These functionalities can operate autonomously or simply alert the driver of dangerous situations. The objective is clear: save lives and reduce the number of road accidents.
Porquê esta obrigatoriedade?
The European Union, as the General Safety Regulation 2 (GSR2), decided to make some of these systems mandatory in all new vehicles as of July 2024. This obligation is part of a strategy of the European Union to improve road safety. The goal is ambitious: “ Zero deaths on the roads to 2050 ”, part of the " Vision Zero " program.
And finally what systems are there?
- Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA):
This system, perhaps one of the most controversial in current regulations, will help the driver to respect the speed limits, warning either when the limit is exceeded or by adjusting the speed automatically. This does not mean that the car will be "controlled" entirely, but it will be a useful assistant to avoid fines and, of course, improve security.
- Automatic Emergency Travagem (AEB):
The AEB intervenes to detect that a collision is imminent, alerting you to the area and applying measures to avoid or minimize the impact. This system is particularly effective in situations where the driver does not reset in time and is very useful in urban environments, for example.
- Drowsiness and Distraction Notice (DDAW):
Has it ever happened to be driving and feel the smells of wanting to date or date more dreamily? This system detects signs of fatigue or distraction in the driver and issues an alert, suggesting that you take a break.
- Assistente a Manutenção na Haixa de Rodagem (LKA):
For distraction, were you ready to leave the job without signalizing the manobra? This system adjusts the direction of the car to help you stay inside your vehicle's track and avoid accidents.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS):
Tires with incorrect pressures can be (very) dangerous. The TPMS warns when the tire pressure is outside the normal parameters established by the driver, helping to prevent accidents and, of course, to optimize fuel consumption and uniform tire wear.
- Reverse Obstacle Detection (REV):
Two more useful and sophisticated systems: when reversing, the car alerts for the presence of objects or people behind the vehicle, making maneuvers in open spaces safer and avoiding collisions due to lack of attention or visibility.
- Dice Recorder (black box):
Another device that raises some controversy. As in airplanes, this “black box” system will record important data, such as the speed and activation of safety systems, in the event of an accident. The record is just 5 seconds before the attack and it will be very useful to understand what happens and avoid future incidents.
The future: more security on the road
Starting in 2026, there will be more mandatory systems. For example, the Advanced Driver Distraction Alert (ADDW) will be able to detect even more subtle distractions, such as a driver who is not driving or not paying attention to the road.
Automatic Emergency Travage (AEB) is also expected to become even more sophisticated by 2026, being able to detect people and cyclists with greater precision.
