Automated Lane Keeping Assistance: the next step for ADAS!

ADAS has been a constant source of development over the past few years and due to the recent announcement on Automated Lane Keeping Assistance (ALKS), it seems there are no signs of it slowing down.

The government has announced that self-driving cars could be allowed on UK motorways by the end of 2021, with the Department for Transport confirming that ALKS will be the first type of hands-free driving to be legalised, with speeds limited to 37mph.

Before ALKS will be allowed to grace the UK roads however, these systems must meet four non-negotiable criteria:

• Without causing an incident, the vehicle must have the capability to safely change lanes.
• The vehicle must have the capability to safely pull over to the side of the road.
• The systems on the vehicle must be able to recognise UK road signs.
• Data must be made available remotely through a neutral server for any incident to verify who was in charge at the time of the incident.

Although the announcement has been met with some scepticism over safety (this is in relation to the fact that drivers will still need to be alert and prepared to take over controls within 10 seconds), ALKS is currently going through each stage of development and represents the future of self-driving vehicles.

So, where does that leave businesses within the automotive aftermarket?

What does that mean for your garage?

As mentioned in our previous blog, the need for ADAS calibration is increasing across the UK. With an ever-growing number of ADAS systems being fitted to vehicles, it can only mean that if you don’t offer these vital calibrations, your garage will be left behind.

Ensuring you invest in a high-quality ADAS systems is a must, alongside the specialist training for every employee that will be conducting ADAS diagnostics.

Hofmann Megaplan has the perfect digital solution for any garage looking to offer ADAS! View online now or call our team on 01480 8-9-10-11 for more information.