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Reverse Safety Technologies may use cameras to show what is behind your vehicle and use sensors to judge your proximity to an object when backing up. There is usually a screen in your dashboard or the rearview mirror, and the system alerts you with an audio warning when you approach an object. Some systems have grid lines on the screen to help you see your path as you are backing up. If your system also has a cross-traffic detection feature, it may even detect a vehicle or person passing quickly behind you. Systems with rear automatic braking can automatically apply the brakes if you do not respond to alerts in time. Blind Spot Warning Systems use proximity sensors on both sides of your vehicle to monitor difficult-to-see blind spots. They use visual and audio warnings to let you know a vehicle has been detected to the side of yours. The visual warnings are often a lighted indicator on your vehicle's side-view mirrors. If you begin to move into the occupied blind spot, the alerts will increase in intensity to get your attention and let you know not to change lanes. Some advanced versions of this technology will automatically apply light braking to your wheels to gently nudge your vehicle back into your lane and away from the vehicle in your blind spot. Smart Headlights include curve- adaptive headlights that adjust to the road as you drive, making it easier to see on dark, curved roads. They also include high-beam assist, which helps to reduce glare by automatically switching between high beams and low beams when oncoming vehicles are detected. Lane Departure Warning Systems monitor your vehicle's placement in the lane and warn you if you drift toward another lane. The alerts may be visual, audible, tactile, or a combination of these. Some systems may have a lane-keeping feature which, while engaged, uses light autonomous braking and steering to keep the vehicle in the center of the lane. Some systems only perform this task when the vehicle leaves the lane, while others will continuously work to keep the vehicle centered while you drive. If you are intentionally changing lanes, use your turn signal so you do not trigger the system. Drowsy Driver Alert Systems use sensors and cameras to monitor driving behavior and determine if a driver is impaired by fatigue or inattentiveness. Many systems are triggered by repeated, frequent lane departures, but some also use cameras to monitor the driver's face for signs of fatigue. The alerts may be visual, audible, tactile, or a combination of these. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) monitors your wheel rotation and direction. If your tires lose traction, such as skidding on water or entering a turn too fast, the system may brake individual wheels and decrease engine power to keep your vehicle driving on your intended path while helping you prevent your vehicle from sliding off the road or into other traffic and obstacles. Thinking about buying a new vehicle, just bought one, or rent one o en? Learn more about new vehicle technologies and the safety benefits that are especially important for older drivers by taking the AARP Smart DriverTEK Workshop. Visit www.aarp.org/SDTEK AARP 30 ARE WE READY TO DRIVE? 3 1 2 3 4 5 6