Driver fatigue and distracted driving are the most common causes of vehicle accidents on the road. 94% of accidents are caused by human error. There are many distractions that could steal the driver's attention, such as text messages or calls, children in the backseat, billboards, GPS systems, and more. Whether you're dozing off on the wheel or distracted by beautiful scenery, drifting out of the lane can lead to a serious head-on collision.
Hyundai offers plenty of driver assistance technologies designed to prevent accidents, such as the lane departure warning and lane keep assist. The lane departure warning alerts you when your Hyundai vehicle is drifting out of the lane. In contrast, the Hyundai Sonata lane assist uses steering correction to nudge you back into your lane. Your Hyundai vehicle will notify you through an audible alert, and a flashing light will blink on the digital cluster when the car begins to veer out of the lane.
Using the Lane Departure Warning System
To turn on the lane departure warning, you'll want to press the LDWS button located on the left side of the instrument cluster. When activated, you should see a green light on the instrument cluster that indicates that the feature is turned on. The green light will appear only when the vehicle is moving at least 40 miles per hour, and there are lane lines next to the vehicle. Its corrective feature will apply light pressure on the steering to ensure the vehicle stays in the lane.
With the Hyundai lane keep assist settings, you can control the type of alerts you get, such as audio, visual, or corrective responses. Although the Hyundai lane keep assist and lane departure warning won't replace good driving, it can prevent accidents due to lapses in judgment or fatigue.
How Lane Departure Warning Works
This intelligent technology uses forward-facing cameras and optical sensors on the front windshield to detect the lane markings painted on roads and highways actively. When the system is activated, drivers will receive visual, audio, and tactile warnings such as seat vibrations or slight steering wheel adjustments. The lane departure system won't activate when the turn signal is on.
Try the Lane Departure Warning at Rosen Kenosha
Now that you know what the lane departure warning does and how it keeps you safe, where can you find this technology? Rosen Hyundai Kenosha is the source for all Hyundai vehicles, including testing out the lane departure warning. Schedule a visit to Kenosha Hyundai to test the feature and experience the magic for yourself. We're conveniently located at 6701 120th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53142, or call our sales department at (888)-668-9528.
