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Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
A group of advanced systems that assist the driver through warnings or interventions in vehicle functions.
Reviewed 05.10.2026 · Version 2 · Scope: General
How to interpret it
Each assistance feature has a specific operating scope involving speed, surroundings, sensors, and conditions. Check what a version includes and what limitations its documentation describes.
Example
A hypothetical list that includes a lane warning and automatic braking brings together different assistance features; it does not show that the vehicle drives autonomously.
Why it matters to you
It helps compare equipment by its specific names and functions rather than assuming that all packages offer the same features.
Common points of confusion
ADAS is not a single function and does not automatically mean autonomous driving. The presence of sensors does not prove that every assistance feature is enabled.
Documentary sources
Vehículos con conducción asistida Dirección General de Tráfico · 2026-10-05
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