Technology is advancing by leaps and bounds in the automotive sector and one of the main objectives is to reduce casualties in accidents. That is why we see more and more security systems in vehicles, the well-known ADAS, many of them required by law in the European Union. However, sometimes it seems that progress has been made too fast, since it has been proven that the majority of users you do not understand or do not know how to use these driving aids.
In a recent study of Consumer Reports, it was found that many drivers were not clear about what these systems are capable of doing. Neither know the meaning of the alerts that the vehicle gives them through screens or sounds. That ends up causing confusion and discomfort, so many end up disabling driving aids directly. It is the opposite effect to what the manufacturers are looking for, since their benefits in terms of safety are lost.
It is true that in recent times the flyers have been filled with buttons with all kinds of symbols to control these driving assistance systems. The same on the screens, sometimes having to dive into menus to activate them. The conclusion is that its operation is not exactly simple and that should be more intuitive and accessible for drivers. what it proposes Consumer Reports It is a user guide and a series of recommendations for manufacturers to improve in this regard.
In a survey of more than 35,000 people, they found that users preferred ADAS with higher level of customization. The main example is adaptive cruise control, which allows you to adjust your speed. If other systems could be adjusted to the driver’s taste and not give alerts by default, driving could be more satisfying. On the other hand, they encourage car brands to better explain their technologies and to unify system names with a standardized ADAS terminology.