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Developing India

Specific ADAS

Studies show that human factors are the leading cause of
road accidents, responsible for about 57% of incidents,
while vehicle and roadway factors contribute only 3%
each, with the remaining incidents stemming from a
combination of these elements. Some studies even
suggest that human errors account for over 90% of
accidents. In response to this pressing concern, IIT Roorkee
has initiated efforts to reduce road accidents in India.
Pushpa Chaudhary, Assistant Professor, Transportation
Engineering at the Institute says that an Indian-specific
Advanced Driver Assistance System is crucial due to the
distinct driving conditions and behaviors prevalent in India

ontinuous lane departure warning and crashes. LDWS, a pivotal ADAS
advancements in lane keep assist, which monitor technology, plays a significant role
driving assistance a vehicle’s lateral movement to in preventing high-speed collisions
systems highlight the enhance safety. Lane departures, on freeways and highways by
increasing effectiveness often caused by inattentiveness or warning drivers of unintended lane
Cof technologies like fatigue, are major factors in fatal deviations.

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