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How Much do you know about Advanced Driver Assist Tech?

Written by Driving Dynamics | Jul 16, 2020 3:05:00 PM

Advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) are only effective when drivers understand when and how to use them. While some vehicle technologies seem simple, it’s important to understand the capabilities and limitations of each to operate a vehicle safely. Put your knowledge to the test!

See how well you do and share the quiz with your colleagues and employees to see who knows the most about vehicle technology!  Answers are included below.

  1. What are advanced driver assist systems (ADAS)
    1.  A built-in notification system that alerts drivers when they have made a mistake while driving
    2. A GPS system
    3. Safety-focused vehicle technology
  1. What is the purpose of the Lane-Keep Assist feature?
    1. Adjusts the vehicle’s speed to the speed of the car ahead
    2. Detects lane departure and steers the vehicle back into the lane
    3. Alerts drivers if another vehicle is entering their lane
  1. What does the Adaptive Cruise Control feature do?
    1. Maintains the vehicle's pre-set speed until turned off
    2. Automatically adjusts the vehicle’s speed to maintain a proper distance between the vehicle ahead
    3. Tracks road conditions and adjusts the vehicle’s speed accordingly
  1. The purpose of a Forward Collision Warning System is to…?
    1. Alert the driver if a collision is imminent
    2. Alert the driver if a collision is imminent and automatically applies the brakes
    3. Detect a collision from any side of the vehicle
  1. Lane Departure Warning can be used as a substitute for safe and attentive driving.
    1. True
    2. False
  1. What vehicle technology is designed to alert a driver when a car is about to veer out of a lane?
    1. Lane-Keep Assist
    2. Lane Departure Warning
    3. Stability Control
  1. What does the blind-spot warning feature indicate?
    1. Detects a pedestrian that is ahead of the vehicle
    2. Detects lane departure and automatically steers the vehicle back into the lane
    3. Warns the driver of vehicles that are not visible to them due to blind spots

  2. Which vehicle technology assists a driver when reversing out of a parking spot by monitoring the lateral area behind the vehicle?
    1. Rear-Traffic Alert
    2. Blind-spot warning
    3. Active Park Assist

  3. Which vehicle technology gives a visual, audible, and/or tactile warning to indicate that it’s unsafe to change lanes?
    1. Blind-Spot Warning
    2. Collision Avoidance
    3. Lane-Keep Assist

  4. Which vehicle technology slows individual wheels during a turn to keep the vehicle on course?
    1. Collision Avoidance
    2. Lane-Keep Assist
    3. Stability Control

      How Did To You Do?

ANSWERS:
1.C; 2.B; 3.B; 4.A; 5.B; 6.B; 7.C; 8.A; 9.A; 10.C