The bulk of traffic accidents are caused by human errors and misjudgments. Autonomous driving has made driving a lot more convenient and safer, from improved road safety to making driving operations substantially easier. As a result, it’s no surprise that so many automakers are incorporating high degrees of autonomy and driver-assist systems into their vehicles. Mercedes-Benz, for example, offers Drive Pilot technology, which is classified as Level 3 self-driving technology. Continue reading to learn more about Mercedes Drive Pilot.
How Does It Work?
Only when the vehicle is operated inside its Operational Design Domain is Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot accessible (ODD). The ODD specifies the kind of roads and traffic situations in which the Drive Pilot is designed to operate, and outside of which it will not activate, even if you try.
The driver is advised of the feature’s availability when the automobile is within the Drive Pilot’s ODD. In fair and sunny conditions, Drive Pilot’s ODD includes moderate to heavy traffic. You can become a fallback-ready user when the Drive Pilot mode is enabled. Mercedes’ Drive Pilot is controlled by a button on the steering wheel. Although you can do whatever you want once Drive Pilot has assumed control of your vehicle, you must be prepared to take charge of driving if necessary, to avoid any mishaps. The driver must be prepared to take command of the vehicle.
Drive Pilot will inform you and give you ample time to take control of your car if it detects that it is unable to drive the car owing to the car not being in its ODD or a technical fault. If it detects that the driver is unable to resume driving, the warning lights will illuminate, and your vehicle will be safely brought to a stop.
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Features of Drive Pilot
The following is a list of Mercedes Drive Pilot’s automated driving features:
Traffic Driver
When the driver uses Drive Pilot, the technology assesses traffic conditions and, if it deems it safe, takes control of the car. It keeps the automobile in its lane without the driver’s assistance, thanks to Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) technology.
Ranging and Detection of Light (LIDAR)
The LIDAR technology makes a map of the surroundings and detects traffic and road conditions using light waves and high-definition GPS devices.
Cruise Control with Advanced Adaptive Technology
Adaptive cruise control regulates a car’s acceleration and braking automatically. It’s a safety feature that monitors other cars and things in your car’s path to ensure a safe ride. It works by supporting the driver in keeping the vehicle speed steady.
Blind Spot Surveillance
The blind spot monitoring technology detects cars that are dangerously near to or behind your vehicle using high-quality cameras and sensors. A warning is given to drivers if a vehicle is detected.
Steering Automated
As the name implies, this feature reduces the amount of effort required by the driver to steer your vehicle.
Although this Level 3 autonomous driving technology allows for hands-free driving, the driver must be prepared to intervene and take control of the vehicle in the event of a technology malfunction or error.
Models with Drive-Pilot Technology from Mercedes
The S-class and EQS sedans are among the Mercedes cars having Drive Pilot technology.
