Tesla Introduces “Driver Drowsiness Warning” Feature to Enhance Road Safety
In an effort to further prioritize road safety, Tesla has launched its latest feature called “Driver Drowsiness Warning.” This innovative addition utilizes the car’s cabin-facing camera, originally designed for driver attentiveness, to detect signs of drowsiness such as frequent yawning and blinking.
The Driver Drowsiness Warning system analyzes both the driver’s facial characteristics and driving behavior. If fatigue is detected, the system promptly displays an alert on the car’s touchscreen, accompanied by an internal alarm for additional warning. This combination of visual and auditory alerts aims to keep drivers alert, especially during long journeys or monotonous highway driving.
For those who may find the system intrusive or unnecessary, Tesla offers an option to disable it. However, the company emphasizes that the feature is meant to ensure driver vigilance on the road and will reactivate at the start of each new drive unless manually disabled again.
To prevent false alerts, Tesla has set specific activation criteria for the Driver Drowsiness Warning. The feature only becomes active when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 40 miles per hour and Autopilot is not engaged. If the speed drops below this threshold, the warning system automatically deactivates.
Tesla owners in Europe have already gained access to this feature, as it was recently added to the European owner’s manual for the Model 3. However, its availability in North America remains uncertain, as the US manual for the Model 3 does not mention it yet. Nonetheless, it is likely that Tesla will gradually introduce it to the American market.
While Tesla is not the first automaker to address driver attentiveness, with brands like Mercedes-Benz and Volvo offering similar systems, the introduction of the Driver Drowsiness Warning showcases Tesla’s commitment to enhancing the safety of its vehicles.
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