Posted on November 20th, 2025

Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), are technological features that are designed to improve driver safety and prevent automotive accidents. ADAS utilizes sensors such as radar, sonar, lidar and cameras to perceive the world around the vehicle, and either provide critical information to the driver or take automatic action to avoid or mitigate the effects of a crash.

ADAS systems are designed to increase driver safety and decrease the number and/or the severity of automotive accidents. According to a study conducted by AAA foundation, ADAS has the potential to prevent 40% of all vehicle crashes, 37% of injuries and 29% of vehicular deaths.

ADAS APPLICATIONS

ADAS sensors need to be precisely aimed and calibrated to function correctly. A sensor or camera even slightly out of alignment could result in its scanning area to be off-axis by 50 feet or more, which might cause it to miss hazards.

ACC | ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

Adjusts Vehicle Speed to Maintain a Safe Distance with Vehicles Ahead

AVM | AROUND VIEW MONITORING

Provides 360-Degree, Bird’s-Eye View to Help Drivers Park More Easily

RCW | REAR COLLISION WARNING

Warns the Driver of Vehicles Coming Close to the Rear of Their Vehicle

LDW | LANE DEPARTURE WARNING

Warns Driver when the Vehicle Drifts Out of Their Lane

APA | AUTOMATED PARKING ASSIST

Provides audible, visual, or haptic
obstruction warnings during low-speed parking maneuvers

LIDAR | LIGHT IMAGING DETECTION

Detects Objects in Vehicle Vicinity to Create a 3D Map of Objects and Surroundings

NVS | NIGHT VISION SYSTEM

Improves a Driver’s Vision in Darkness or Poor Weather

BSD | BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Detects and Warns Driver of Vehicles in Either Driver or Passenger Rear Corners (Blind Spot)

PD | PEDESTRIAN DETECTION

Alerts the driver to the presence of a pedestrian in front of their vehicle

TSR | TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION

Recognizes traffic sign info and visually relays it to the driver

COMMON REPAIRS THAT REQUIRE ADAS CALIBRATION

Whenever an ADAS sensor’s aiming is disrupted in any way, an ADAS calibration is required. Disruption can happen during a collision, even a minor fender bender, or as a result of common services like windshield replacement, suspension repair, or wheel alignment.