Staying focused on the road is getting increasingly challenging with smartphone distractions, children and pets in the car, and more. Now that we’re in the heart of Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April, our team would like to highlight some of the most advanced Lexus safety features designed to help reduce the risk of distracted driving accidents. Below are a few of the cutting-edge Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 technologies available on many new Lexus vehicles at Lexus of Valencia (features vary by model and trim).
Driver Monitor Camera and Proactive Driving Assist
The first feature that helps prevent distracted driving from occurring is the available Driver Monitor Camera (on select Lexus models). This camera can help detect signs of drowsiness or inattentiveness by monitoring the driver’s head and facial position. If the system determines that driver attention may be reduced, it can provide alerts (such as visual and, depending on the model, audible warnings) to encourage you to refocus on the road. Another helpful feature is Proactive Driving Assist, which can provide gentle braking support and subtle steering support in certain conditions — such as approaching curves or when following a preceding vehicle — to help promote smoother driving.
Smart Intervention Features
Next, the Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection is engineered to scan the path ahead and provide alerts if it detects a potential frontal collision with a vehicle or pedestrian. Many cases of distracted driving involve the driver not reacting quickly enough to a sudden stop in traffic. In certain situations, the system may also provide braking support — up to and including automatic emergency braking — to help reduce the severity of an impact. Finally, Lane Tracing Assist monitors visible lane markings (and, in some cases, the path of a preceding vehicle) to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane and can provide alerts and gentle steering assistance if you begin to drift.
Test Drive a New Lexus Model in Valencia, CA
In addition to the aforementioned features, the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 includes even more reassurance technologies. Visit Lexus of Valencia today to get a hands-on demonstration of how they work. Get behind the wheel today!
