Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, also known as ADAS, are technological safety features that have been integrated into modern vehicles and assists drivers by monitoring the vehicle and its surroundings.
Over half the vehicles manufactured these days have these safety systems in place and not just in luxury vehicles. Using a human-machine interface, it helps the driver react with more accuracy to dangerous road situations.
There are different modern safety systems that fall under the ADAS category but the goal is the same, to keep you safer on the road through early warning and automated systems. Below are the most common ADAS features that have been implemented in modern vehicles:
- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – automatically applies the brakes if a collision is imminent.
- Parking Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) – adjusts speed to maintain a safe following distance.
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD) – monitors the truck’s blind spots and warns the driver of other vehicles.
- Traction Control
- Forward Collision Warning
- Lane Keeping Assist & Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – lane departure warning alerts the driver if the vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane.
ADAS are very complex technological systems that need to be calibrated often to perform correctly. What makes them difficult to service by regular auto repair shops is that they are also invisible to scans. At Michael & Company, we are ADAS specialists and we have the tools and expertise that other auto repair shops in the area don’t have.
Since these safety systems are extremely complex and use camera, radar and ultrasonic sensors, they need to be in good working order to guarantee accuracy. Having a sensor that doesn’t work properly can result in a car collision. In addition, when replacing any vehicle part attached to an ADAS sensor, recalibration may be necessary.
If you are experiencing any issues with your vehicle’s safety systems or have been in an auto collision, please call Michael & Company in San Jose for an inspection. With our state-of-the-art equipment and tools, our experienced technicians can calibrate these safety systems with accuracy and precision.
Other important considerations for ADAS and inspections:
- Repair calibration: Repairs or replacements of parts like windshields, bumpers, or side mirrors on ADAS-equipped vehicles may require recalibration of the ADAS sensors and cameras.
- Safety inspections: While not tied to emissions, ADAS components may be checked during routine vehicle safety inspections for commercial vehicles, which are required every 90 days for intrastate vehicles in California.
Michael & Company will ensure that your vehicle’s safety systems are calibrated properly to keep you and your vehicle safe. Please call us at 408-286-2988 and we’ll schedule you for an appointment right away.