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Driver Attention Monitoring Explained
Detects signs of fatigue or distraction and suggests taking a break.
What is Driver Attention Monitoring?
Driver Attention Monitoring watches for the tell-tale signs of a tired or distracted driver and prompts a break before things become dangerous.
How does it work?
Simpler systems analyse steering inputs — drifting, sudden corrections and the angle of the steering wheel over time. Newer cars add an interior camera aimed at the driver's face, watching eyelid closure, head pose and gaze direction.
What does it feel like?
After a long stretch on the motorway, the dashboard chimes and a coffee-cup icon appears with a message like 'Time for a break?'
Benefits
- ✓Helps prevent fatigue-related crashes
- ✓Encourages regular rest stops
- ✓Camera-based systems can also detect phone use
- ✓Required on new EU cars since 2024
Limitations
Sunglasses, hats and low light can confuse camera-based systems. The prompt is a suggestion — only you can decide you're too tired to drive.
Heads up: Carautonomy is for general guidance only. Always check your vehicle handbook for model-specific details and limitations.