Driving Tips

What the Driver Should Consider

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The driver must pay attention in the following situations, because the system functionality is limited when the lane markings are poorly or partially visible:

When the lane markings are worn or the road conditions are poor.

  • When the lane markings are dusty or dirty, they are difficult to recognize on the road.
  • The lane markings are difficult to distinguish in color from the road surface.
  • The device may detect something other than a lane marking.
  • Die Fahrspurmarkierung ist beschädigt oder unkenntlich.
  • The number of lanes has increased or decreased, or lane markings cross each other (when driving through a toll gate, a toll area, or when lanes split or merge).
  • Es gibt mehr als zwei Fahrspurmarkierungen.
  • The lane marking is very thick or very thin.
  • The lane marking is not visible due to rain, snow, puddles, dirt, or other reasons.
  • Auf die Fahrspurmarkierung fällt aufgrund der Mitteltrennlinie, einer Leitplanke, einer Lärmschutzkonstruktion oder ähnlichen Bauten ein Schatten.
  • When the lane markings are complicated or replaced by other structures, such as bollards.
  • Wenn sich Zebrastreifen oder andere Symbole auf der Straße befinden.
  • When the lane marking suddenly disappears, for example at an intersection.
  • Die Fahrspurmarkierung in einem Tunnel ist durch Öl oder Schmutz schlecht erkennbar usw.
  • The lane (or road) is very wide or very narrow.

When the exterior conditions are too bright.

  • The brightness changes suddenly, for example when driving into or out of a tunnel, or when driving under a bridge.
  • When the headlights are not on at night or in a tunnel, or the light intensity is too low.
  • When a road boundary is present.
  • When the light from the road, the sun, oncoming vehicles, etc. is reflected by water on the road.
  • In bright sunshine facing your direction of travel.
  • Die Fahrbahn ist nicht eben.
  • The distance to the vehicle ahead is very small, or the vehicle ahead covers the lane marking.
  • Bei Fahrt in einer scharfen Kurve oder auf einer steilen Böschung.
  • Das Fahrzeug wird stark erschüttert.
  • Die Temperatur ist in der Nähe des Spiegels aufgrund der direkten Sonneneinstrahlung sehr hoch usw.

When the forward visibility is poor.

  • Wenn Objektiv oder Windschutzscheibe durch Fremdkörper verdeckt sind.
  • The sensor may not be able to detect the lane due to fog, heavy rain, or heavy snowfall.
  • The windshield is fogged up on the inside.
  • Wenn irgendwas auf der Armaturenbrett Polsterung Liegt Usw.

WARNING

The Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system helps prevent the driver from unintentionally leaving the lane. However, the driver should not rely solely on the system but always take the necessary measures to drive safely.

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