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ADAS
ADAS and British Standards
The Past
ADAS, Advanced Driving Assist Systems have had an impact on windscreen industries which were unimaginable when British Standards were originally written in the 1990's.Through a safe human-machine interface, ADAS improves car and road safety. ADAS systems use automated technology, such as sensors and cameras, to detect nearby obstacles or driver errors, and respond accordingly.
The Present
Advanced driver-assistance systems are systems developed to automate, adapt, and enhance vehicle systems for safety and better driving. ADAS’s automated systems are proven to reduce road fatalities by minimising human error. Safety features are designed to avoid accidents and collisions by offering technologies that alert the driver to problems, implementing safeguards, and taking control of the vehicle if necessary.
The Future
As windscreens become more complex, so does the process for replacing them. When a windscreen is replaced, all the ADAS technology such as cameras and sensors are removed and re-attached. A small change in a cameras angle of just one degree can have a huge impact on the camera's viewing area, which can affect how the vehicle's ADAS features will work. The recalibration process adjusts and tests all the cameras and sensors on the windscreen to ensure they are still working properly after it is replaced. Without calibration, the vehicle's ADAS features may not function properly, which can lead to an accident.
The Importance
Repairing a windscreen now has its limitations laid down by BS AU 242b:2022 and vehicle manufacturers exclusion zones for repair. What may have been repairable in the past may not be repairable now. Your accredited training will advise you on all these new BSI considerations including the tools you use, the materials you use and the methods you use to help you be one of the best in the field. Being Council registered is your way of demonstrating your specialism as a safe operator in this ever increasing technology driven industry and most importantly maintain those standards.
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