Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
A WELL-CALIBRATED CAMERA CAN SAVE LIVES
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
A WELL-CALIBRATED CAMERA CAN SAVE LIVES
Systems are more widespread and smarter than ever
Your current car is a lot smarter than the one you were driving ten years ago. This is true for all makes, from entry models to luxury SUVs. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are becoming increasingly more common in vehicules… and for good reason! They greatly enhance both your safety and the safety of all others sharing the road.
Calibrating the camera is key
Most Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) operate, among other things, using a camera located on the windshield behind the rearview mirror. When you replace your windshield, it’s important to have your camera calibrated by experts, according to the manufacturer’s standards. It’s a matter of safety.
Did you know that most Canadian insurers now cover camera calibration costs along with windshield replacement claims?
5 ADAS-RELATED FEATURES
Forward automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, and lane keeping assistance are made possible in part by a well-calibrated front camera that lets your vehicle interact safely with the road environment.
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1. Forward collision warning (FCW)Warns the driver with an audible or visual signal when a collision is imminent. |
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2. Forward Automatic Emergency Braking (FAEB)Warns the driver with an audible or visual signal when a collision is imminent, and the vehicle automatically applies the brakes. |
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3. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)Warns the driver with an audible or visual signal when the vehicle is about to deviate from its traffic lane. |
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4. Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)Warns the driver with an audible or visual signal when the vehicle is about to deviate from its traffic lane, and automatically steers the vehicle back into its lane. |
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5. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)Adjusts speed to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front. |
Do you recognize some of these features in your vehicle? If so, you have a smart car!
In fact, nowadays these systems are part of most vehicle models, even the economic ones.
By 2020, one in five vehicles on the road will be equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and industry experts agree that fully autonomous vehicles will be driving on our roads by 2030.
WHEN IT COMES TO SAFETY, RELY ON EXPERTS
WHEN IT COMES TO SAFETY, RELY ON EXPERTS
Often connected to the camera located on the windshield behind the rearview mirror, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) capture data on the road environment. Whenever a windshield is replaced, the camera must be calibrated to avoid defective performance. At Speedy Glass®, camera calibration is done using:
- The precision of cutting-edge tools, which are exclusive to Bosch® and developed to meet car manufacturer’s standards.
- The know-how of trained, certified and experienced technicians who have performed this procedure on thousands of vehicles.
- Our network which extends across the country.
Learn more about our calibration service!