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Ford has introduced a new Driver Alert system which uses advanced technology and sophisticated algorithms to analyse driver performance and then issues a warning if the driver shows either signs of drowsiness or erratic steering. The Drive Alert System is a forward facing camera which is mounted on the back of the rear view mirror and connected to an onboard computer it can identify lane markings on both sides of the vehicle.
The camera analyses the road ahead when the car is moving, predicting where the car should be positioned, taken the lane markings into consideration. It then measures where the vehicle actually is, and if the difference is significant enough, a warning alert is issued. The most likely time for sleep related crashes are:
? On long journeys with monotonous roads, such as motorways
? Between 2am and 6am and between 2pm and 4pm (especially after eating)
? After having less sleep than normal
? If taking medicines that cause drowsiness
? On journeys home after night shifts
Ford engineer Margareta Nieh, who helped develop Driver Alert, said: "Driver fatigue is a serious problem and one that can affect anyone, When drivers become drowsy they tend to drift off line as they lose concentration and then make sudden corrective steering inputs. What we've developed is a Driver Alert system that picks up on these erratic driving movements by detecting sideways yaw. Let's imagine the driver is tired, their concentration levels start to drop and the vehicle starts to drift from side-to-side, the software will detect this change in the vehicle's behaviour, triggering a two-stage warning process."
The Driver Alert technology is available as part of the optional Driver Assistance pack which is offered on the Ford Galaxy in London, S-MAX and Mondeo models and was recently introduced on the all new Ford Focus.
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