The Lexus LS line houses some cutting-edge technologies, which make it quite an impressive line with loads of exceptional functions. Some of the vehicle of this line are available with Driver Monitoring System that is an essential part of their PCS or Pre-Crash Safety system in which, some really nice and impressive features have been brought together that are quite sharp to identify a possible dangerous situation. This system has also proved quite effective to decrease the risk of collision and it has been found very effective to inform the driver for avoiding quick precautionary action. In case of some impact, the system has done well enough for minimising the consequences.
An algorithm is also available in the system of Lexus LS that can map the driver’s position as well as their facial features. It can also monitor the movement of the driver’s head. A CCD camera has also been mounted on the steering column top that features six near-infrared LED’s that make this system workable at day and night with maximum accuracy.
As the vehicle starts, the position of the driver is automatically plotted by this new technically advanced system, as it measures the centre line and width of driver’s face. When this system identifies that driver’s head has turned away more than 15 degrees angle from the road, the given Pre-Crash buzzer in the system activates automatically, and it begins to apply brakes in a brief way.
If the driver doesn’t take action despite this indication, this Pre-Crash system engages in braking groundwork as well as front seatbelts’ pre-tensioning.
This Pre-crash system technology of a Lexus LS has been developed after years of research and it was tested with over 100 drivers for total 60,000 miles covering. It functions quite precisely as long as the driver’s face is in the clear camera sight line no matter what are their seat positions and facial characteristics.
The given Rear Pre-Crash Safety System can look behind and can easily scan the road in front and the driver’s face as well. A small camera on the rear of the Lexus LS can constantly monitor the area around the driver’s back. If some approaching collision is detected, the seat headrests automatically move up and cushion the head of the occupants.
There are front seats Pre-Crash Intelligent Headrests, which automatically activate at the time when some collision is estimated as unavoidable. These headrests have been found quite effective to decrease the risk of neck and head injury. These headrests are equipped with a sensor that tells about the difference between the headrest and the passenger’s head. This system doesn’t work if the seat is not occupied.
This latest technology in the Lexus LS has been proved quite effective for drivers and it offers them maximum protection in case of an accident. This high technology of a Lexus LS makes it really a nice option for all those who are looking for a safe and secure vehicle for themselves.
Danny Green is a car specialist. The
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