THIS Is The Kind Of Accident ADAS Will Save You From! [Video]

Modern cars come equipped with ADAS features that warn drivers against drowsiness and fatigue. Driver drowsiness is a major cause of road accidents in the country. Effective and timely warnings against fatigue can help avoid accidents. A recent footage shows a horrifying crash on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. It could have been avoided if the vehicle was equipped with ADAS features.

Location: Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
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In the video, a Maruti Baleno is seen driving on an open stretch at high speed. It soon shifts lanes in an unprecedented way. Passing two lanes, it crashes into the bushes nearby. Having lost control totally, it overturns a couple of times. Reports say that the crash killed some of the car’s occupants.

It is evident from the video that the driver of the Baleno was drowsy/sleepy at the time of the crash. This is the reason he didn’t try to correct lanes when the car started drifting off. It had six occupants. So not everybody would have been wearing seat belts during the crash.

This Is Exactly When You Need ADAS!

If the car here had ADAS, this crash could probably have been avoided. There are cars with level 1 and level 2 ADAS systems available. In most cases, the car would detect driver fatigue by analysing steering and throttle inputs. If the driver doesn’t give active or proper inputs, the car assumes him/her to be drowsy and issues visual and audio warnings.

In simple terms, the car makes enough noise for the driver to come back to senses, become aware of the situation and proceed to take a power nap/ rest break.

Several users have commented and shared their experiences on a thread on Reddit. One of the Redditors says ” I agree, had to drive from Delhi to Bangalore, dozed off for a sec. The car created enough drama to wake me up right away.” This proves how useful ADAS can be on cars. Many see it as a useless or show-off feature. A timely warning can be a lifesaver sometimes.

What To Do If You’re Sleepy During Night Drives?

If you are sleepy while driving, there are several ways to tackle it and be safe on the road. The core hack is to not be embarrassed about accepting the fact that you are sleepy and need a distraction or rest. Taking a power nap is the first and one of the best ways. This means taking a short sleep so that you can come out fresh and drive better.

Caffeine consumption can also help. Taking a coffee break is probably the most affordable and common way of doing this. But if you are travelling at odd hours, it could be difficult to find a cup of strong coffee. In this case, the next best resort would be a can of Redbull or Monster. These drinks contain strong doses of caffeine and will keep you focused. A less expensive alternative would be a bottle of Coke or Pepsi. Yes, there are health hazards to over-consumption of these.

Another way to stay focused on night drives is to chew a pack of gum! Yes, that’s right! Chewing helps you stay focused and holds you back from dozing off. Getting proper sleep before embarking on long night drives is another good practice. Having proper dinner/eating full can increase the chances of the driver getting sleepy en route and should ideally be avoided. In any case, even the slightest hint of drowsiness shouldn’t be ignored!