Drivers Lounge is where everyday drivers can finally make sense of all the beeps, nudges, and icons their car throws at them. You’ll find simple, plain-English explanations of features like Lane Assist, Smart Cruise, and AEB, along with confidence-building checklists, first-drive guides, and real-world tips to help you get the most out of your car’s safety systems.
Calibration Club is for technicians who live and breathe diagnostics and precision. It’s packed with workshop resources, calibration know-how, and case studies drawn from real industry training. From interpreting fault codes to understanding radar alignment, this section gives you practical insights to perform safe, compliant ADAS work with confidence.
What’s new in ADAS
Stay up to date with the latest in ADAS technology, calibration practices, and driver-assist innovations. Explore new tips, guides, and insights to help drivers and technicians make the most of advanced safety systems.
Driver’s Lounge, Uncategorized
Understanding Lane Keeping Assist: How It Works and When to Use It
Calibration Club
Turquoise Lights: The New Global Language for Automated Driving?
Calibration Club
Future of Calibration: Self-Calibrating Systems and Workshop Impact
Calibration Club
Training and Certification Options for ADAS Technicians Worldwide
Calibration Club
Static vs Dynamic ADAS Calibration: A Deep Dive with Case Examples
SAE J3016 Levels of Driving Automation
The SAE J3016 standard defines six levels of driving automation, from Level 0 (no automation) to Level 5 (full automation). It provides a common language for understanding how much control is handled by the driver versus the vehicle’s systems, helping regulators, manufacturers, and drivers stay aligned on technology capabilities and limitations.
What these levels mean for you:
Levels 0–2:
Your car has driver assist features (like lane keeping or adaptive cruise), but you are still driving.
Keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.
Level 3:
The car can drive itself in some situations, but it might suddenly hand control back to you, so stay alert.
Levels 4–5:
These are fully self‑driving cars. Level 4 works only in specific areas (like a driverless taxi zone). Level 5 means the car can drive anywhere, with no steering wheel or pedals needed.
Bottom line: Today’s cars are mostly Level 2 or lower, so don’t treat them as “self-driving” even if it feels like they are.
Don’t Fight Your Car
Learn to drive with Lane Assist and Smart Cruise
Modern cars are smarter than ever, but features like lane keep assist and smart cruise can feel confusing or even annoying. Don’t Fight Your Car explains how these systems work and shows you how to use them with confidence.
Inside you’ll learn how to:
Make your car’s safety features work for you, not against you
Understand lane assist and smart cruise in plain English
Drive smarter and reduce stress on every trip