Toyota Safety Sense: Advanced Features Making Your Drive Safer
Toyota Safety Sense: Advanced Features Making Your Drive Safer
A Stampede Toyota Blog by: Alec Lautermilch
Introduction:
In today’s fast-paced world, safety on the road is a top priority. Toyota has always been a leader in safety tech and they’ve taken it to the next level with their cutting-edge Toyota Safety Sense suite. These advanced safety features are designed not only to protect drivers and passengers but also to enhance the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the key components of Toyota Safety Sense and how they contribute to a safer driving experience.
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD):
The Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection is like having an extra set of eyes on the road. It can detect vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists, and under certain circumstances, it provides an audio/visual forward-collision warning. If the driver doesn’t react, the system takes it a step further by providing automatic emergency braking, potentially preventing or lessening the severity of accidents.
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC):
For those who enjoy highway driving, the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control is a game-changer. This adaptive cruise control system is designed to help maintain a preset distance from the vehicle in front of you, using vehicle-to-vehicle distance control. This means that instead of just setting the speed that you want to go, you can set a maximum speed and your vehicle will accelerate and decelerate to keep your desired distance from the vehicle in front of you. It not only simplifies long trips but also contributes to safer highway driving.
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA):
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist is your silent co-pilot on the road. When it detects white/yellow lane markings or certain road-edge boundary lines at speeds above 30 mph, it issues an audio/visual lane departure warning. If the driver doesn’t take corrective action, the system provides gentle corrective steering to help keep the vehicle in its lane, reducing the risk of drifting.
- Lane Tracing Assist (LTA):
Lane Tracing Assist, in conjunction with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, keeps you centered in your lane by using the lines on the road and/or preceding vehicles. It’s an active driving assistant, and if it detects that the driver is not attentive, it can bring the vehicle to a stop under certain conditions, providing an extra layer of safety.
- Automatic High Beams (AHB):
Driving at night becomes safer with Automatic High Beams. Above 21 mph, this system detects oncoming vehicle headlights and preceding vehicle tail lights, automatically toggling between high and low beams. The car will also be able to detect situations in which you could benefit from high-beam lights meaning that this system can always be enabled. This not only enhances visibility but also reduces the risk of blinding other drivers.
Conclusion:
With Toyota Safety Sense, Toyota has raised the bar in automotive safety, going beyond protecting the driver and passengers to safeguarding pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users. These advanced features work seamlessly to create a safer and more comfortable driving experience, making Toyota vehicles a top choice for those who value safety. Stampede Toyota is proud to offer these technologies, ensuring that you and your loved ones can enjoy the road with peace of mind.