What does LDW stand for?

Thanks to Lane Departure Warning systems, drivers can be alerted immediately when their vehicle begins to drift out of their intended path.

Byline: datta03 Freescale Semiconductor has announced that its intelligence processing system has been incorporated by Takata Corporation in its next-generation lane departure warning program.

These included the lane change and lane departure warning systems, which alert the driver to any surrounding vehicles when changing lanes; head-up display, a special feature that projects information such as speed, navigation, direction and alerts onto the windscreen to keep the driver's attention on the road; iDrive, BMW's control system which allows the driver to access information, entertainment and comfort features; and night vision, a system that is capable of identifying and detecting individual people in the dark at distances of up to 100 metres using thermal imaging technology.

When the Lane Departure Warning function is turned on, it uses a second signal processor and software to read traffic lanes and record a driver's normal lane-changing behaviour, taking into account steering input and indicator usage.

The Lane Departure Warning function uses a second signal processor and software to read traffic lanes and record a driver's normal lane-changing behaviour, taking into account steering input and indicator usage.

Fit the lane departure warning system and the driver's seat must be the most vibrating in the business since that device works by pummelling your backside should you stray out of your lane.

The French manufacturer has scooped several safety awards in the past year or so and the LDWS - Lane Departure Warning System - is definitely one of its most important innovations.

As well as the latest version of Citroen's adjustable suspension, it has parking sensors front and rear, electrically adjustable, leather covered seats, and a lane departure warning system which starts a vibration in the seat if you change lanes without using the indicators.