Topic: The driver's condition · Nº 463 / 590

¿Qué finalidad tiene el sistema ADAS “Detección de fatiga”?

What is the purpose of the ADAS 'fatigue detection' system?

  • ATomar el control de la dirección del vehículo en caso de somnolencia del conductor.To take control of the vehicle's steering if the driver becomes drowsy.
  • BEvitar un posible accidente por fatiga o sueño.To prevent a possible accident caused by fatigue or sleepiness.
  • CRealizar una detención de emergencia cuando detecta que el conductor no se encuentra en condiciones óptimas de continuar la marcha.To make an emergency stop when it detects that the driver is not in optimal condition to continue.
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Correct answer

  • BEvitar un posible accidente por fatiga o sueño.To prevent a possible accident caused by fatigue or sleepiness.
Explanation

The 'fatigue warning' monitors the driver's actions to determine whether they are actively taking part in driving. Some systems monitor the user through eye movements and head position to detect fatigue or sleepiness and prevent a possible accident for that reason.

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