2024 Facts for Drivers PDF

drivers who must complete a record of duty status to use an ELD that has been certified by a Canada-authorized third party, unless an exemption applies. Advanced Driver Assistive Systems (ADAS) ADAS technologies are designed to assist drivers in safely responding to dynamic changes in traf...

drivers who must complete a record of duty status to use an ELD that has been certified by a Canada-authorized third party, unless an exemption applies. Advanced Driver Assistive Systems (ADAS) ADAS technologies are designed to assist drivers in safely responding to dynamic changes in traffic conditions. A wide variety of ADAS technologies and functions are available through various system suppliers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). FMCSA has also placed a great deal of focus on the potential safety benefits. Below is a summary of several onboard safety technologies that are currently available. Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS): An LDWS uses technolo- gies to determine if a vehicle 1s drifting from its lane. If a truck begins to drift before a turn signal has been activated, the LDW5 notifies the driver with audible cues such as a rumble strip sound. As technology improves, LDW5Ss are expected to include mechanisms that will automatically adjust a drifting truck's steering. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB): AEB detects potential forward collisions using sensors and activates the braking system to decelerate the vehicle to avoid or mitigate a collision. The technology often uses any combination of radar, cameras, or Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) to identify threatening situations. The slower the vehicle is traveling, the more likely it is that the automatic emergency braking system can bring it to a stop to prevent a collision. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): Assists with acceleration and/or braking to maintain a driver selected speed and following distance between subject vehicle and the vehicle in front. Advanced ACC systems with stop and go features can come to a complete stop and accelerate back to the specified speed without driver intervention. This system still requires an alert driver to take in their surroundings, as it only controls speed and the distance between the subject vehicle and the vehicle in front. Camera Monitoring Systems (CMS): These systems include driver and road-facing cameras and camera-based mirror systems and use in-cab and vehicle surrounding cameras and sensors to monitor the 40