Drivers unaware of ADAS benefits
New research has found that UK drivers are switching off Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
According to Autoglass, drivers are turning off the safety systems, mitigating their benefits and increasing the risk of accidents on the road.
The research, of 1,387 UK drivers, found that 41% of drivers intentionally switch off safety systems such as Autonomous Emergency Braking or Lane Deviation Warning whilst driving. Nearly a quarter (24%) of drivers with ADAS enabled vehicles said they were not provided with any information about the importance of these features and how they work when they had the vehicle handed over to them.
For example, 55% were unaware that they need to be recalibrated when the windscreen is replaced and over half (52%) of drivers are unaware that the cameras may need to be recalibrated if they have been impacted by body repair work.
Neil Atherton, sales and marketing director, Autoglass, said: “ADAS can help keep drivers and passengers safe, but only if the technology is switched on and operating correctly. ADAS is becoming more and more common in UK fleets and so more should be done to educate drivers, to encourage positive behaviour and ensure the systems are being used correctly. Fleet managers have a responsibility to not only help drivers understand the benefits of these systems but also to review their supply chain to ensure the vehicles are being maintained to the correct standards.”
