Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology is increasingly common in new vehicles. While they don't perform the full driving function, these systems use sensors and cameras to help occupants stay safe by warning drivers of dangers and sometimes automatically controlling the vehicle.

Common examples include:

• braking and vehicle control e.g. emergency braking and steering, lane keeping and centring assistance, stability and traction control
• collision warning and avoidance e.g. blind spot warning, collision warning, lane departure warning
• speed and distance management e.g. speed limit alerts and control, traditional and adaptive cruise control
• parking assistance e.g. active parking assistance, collision and object warning
• driver monitoring  e.g. drowsiness detection, driver distraction warning.

Learn more about ADAS

Austroads and state and territory governments have created the nationally coordinated ADAS Guidance Service to help drivers, licensing authorities, and the community understand and use ADAS safely. The service aims to improve road safety and support informed choices when purchasing a vehicle.

Central to the service is the ADAS website and app, a comprehensive and searchable suite of information and tools, including:

• fact sheets and resources on over 30 common ADAS functions
• short, easy-to-understand videos and plain English summaries
• guidance for driver assessors and licensing authorities.