After a few minutes, the computer creates a profile for the driver while they are in their “alert” state. Whenever the engine is started, the computer looks at dozens of parameters to determine how the driver is operating the vehicle. One of the most recent developments in driver safety is called Attention Assist.Ĭreated by Mercedes-Benz, Attention Assist monitors the driver’s actions, looking for signs of fatigue. That’s why the auto industry is constantly evolving, coming up with new ways to keep the driver and the car’s occupants out of harm’s way.
