Why Truckers Need ADAS Technologies

Prepare For A Season Of Bad Drivers

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, it seems like everyone has forgotten how to drive. Perhaps because folks spent months cooped up inside watching too many hours of the Fast and the Furious series. Whatever the reason, there are more accidents occurring on roadways, and more bad drivers out there than good ones. (But you aren't one of the bad ones, of course.)

Truckers will see an increase in traffic on major highways in the upcoming weeks ahead, with the kick-off of one of the busiest holidays to travel: the Friday before Memorial Day (May 31, 2021). As truckers cruise into the start of summer, it may be a good idea to consider ADAS protection products to help guide them safely on roads. Keep reading to learn what ADAS is and how it can help you stay safe moving forward.

What Does ADAS Stand For?

ADAS is an acronym that stands for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The innovative digital systems help keep drivers, passengers, and nearby vehicles safe by letting drivers know which vehicles are around them, how to avoid them, and what is needed to be done to prevent a crash. Think of ADAS systems as helpful friends that tell you to "Watch out," "Get Ready" and "Slow down."

ADAS Systems on the Market

There are many ADAS systems available for driver assistance but some of the best ADAS systems come from WABCO. If you aren't familiar with the brand, they have been around for over 150 years and produce reliable braking control systems and ADAS technologies for truckers. Here are some of WABCO's top ADAS systems to consider installing before the summer craziness:

WABCO OnLane™ Systems: Did you know that 48 percent of accidents are caused by drivers drifting lanes? Perhaps you were text messaging, or falling asleep at the wheel, but the accident could have been avoided with OnLane™ driver assistance technologies. WABCO and Smart Drive® teamed up to help produce this driver safety technology that captures risky driving behavior as it occurs through camera and video. OnLaneAlert™ is just one of the technologies that warn drivers of unintentional lane drifting and promote turn signal usage.

WABCO OnSide™ Blind Spot Detection: Since you are driving a cruise ship on wheels, this technology may be a good thing to have in front of you. This radar-based system offers drivers a coverage range of 160 degrees to let them know where passenger vehicles are in front and beside the truck. The technology lets drivers know when cars and other trucks enter the blind spot when the turn signal is engaged and warns the driver audibly or with seat vibration. Avoiding collision costs just got easier for truck drivers!

WABCO OnGuard Safety Systems: With over 500,000 units sold, this safety system is one of the best mitigation collision systems on the market for driver assistance. Introduced in 2008, the radar-based system assists drivers by recognizing and responding to dangerous driving scenarios that could lead to rear-end collisions. It does this by data processing: forward collision warning, active braking, and adaptive cruise control – even in low visibility. Best yet, it automatically applies foundation brakes to help mitigate rear-end collisions. Now, that's smart technology!

Why Buy ADAS Systems?

Accidents happen, butthese technologies were designed to help avoid potential catastrophic problems on roadways. You have places to be, and families to come home to, so don't take a chance on the road this summer with the influx of road-tripping travelers. Get ADAS systems installed in your truck now!