Volvo XC60: Driver Alert Control
Volvo has developed a driver alert safety feature that you can experience in the new XC60. The feature uses a camera to monitor the cars movements between the road markings and assesses whether the vehicle is being driven in a controlled way. If driver concentration drops, the driver is alerted with an alarm. Experience the XC60 on the “From Sweden with Löv” tour: www.volvocars.com
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25 comments
PaceLoveRespecto on April 1, 2009 at 4:35 pm
good one;)
USGiorgi on April 13, 2009 at 1:32 pm
nice. that made him shut up. HEHE. Volvo For Life.
crapper1 on April 15, 2009 at 9:17 am
trust me if i had the money id get this car for that feature cause i drive a 500 miles road trip every 2 months and have actually almost fell asleep not knowing i was getting tired i always thought volvo was just crappy station wagons lol but i didnt think you guys would put something out that is far better than what anyone has and its stylish guess thats what i get for judging a book by its cover way to go
palebeachbum on April 18, 2009 at 8:45 am
I can see this thing annoying a lot of people. Naturally you weave to some degree taking bends in the road and such, so if this thing is constantly beeping at you, it’s going ot piss a lot of people off. Also, what about people who don’t signal when they change lanes? Will this beep at them everytime they change lanes without signalling. I hope so because that ticks me off, lol.
lucabertone80 on April 27, 2009 at 1:10 pm
The system steps in at 65 km/h and stays active as long as the speed exceeds 60 km/h and is activated via a button on the center stack, so YES, u can turn it OFF! If you don’t like to make a signal when u change lines that’s to bad for u and other, but its your call. One accident in a lifetime because of not making a signal might be fatal. Be safe!
lucabertone80 on April 27, 2009 at 1:16 pm
I hope this feature will be added to commercial trucks too :-)
TheTarrMan on May 9, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Only in America, sad!
gacman666 on May 15, 2009 at 1:04 pm
naah Kowalski from original vanishing point would take some crack or speed and drive all night long ;] this volvo option is for pussies.
primeviper on May 22, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Yes, that would probably save more lives than alerting tired people. Add a dumb-ass light to the dash? Maybe on the back bumper too!
Starborn1212 on May 25, 2009 at 2:44 am
I have great ideas to invent high technology in cars but my ideas are way ahead of your time..This video idea is a start..Peace!!
Starborn1212 on May 25, 2009 at 2:52 am
Although my idea is called the. “Bumper Sensor” that will also prevent devistating accidents but like i said the technology is well advanced..Lets see what happens.Good Luck..Peace!
ALTN8NRG on May 26, 2009 at 6:05 pm
I would like to see a car sensor that detects driving under the influence.
djmannyclue on June 5, 2009 at 5:09 pm
yeah they need it the most
AR15UZI on June 7, 2009 at 12:10 am
Why hasent volvo made a 4 point seat belt like in the SCC?
buggingout67 on June 10, 2009 at 9:59 am
usless crap if u dont know when ur tired u dont need to be in a car.
chokeonsomestuff on June 17, 2009 at 7:46 pm
How about a sensor that detects democrats?
It could eject them from the car so they could hitch a ride in a Prius.
BlackAstonMartin on September 7, 2009 at 7:59 pm
lmao.
Nsphere on November 20, 2009 at 3:23 am
I once drove for 22 hrs straight, eff that noise! all you need to do is stop at every other Tim hortons lol
Nsphere on November 20, 2009 at 3:26 am
Also i want to know why this dumb ass is driving around at 3500 rpm ? lol
oggymarik on January 7, 2010 at 4:48 am
What is wrong with 3500 rpm? Its the best rpm for lots of cars.
Nsphere on January 7, 2010 at 4:50 am
@oggymarik Perhaps for a car with a small engine, that said also in the city expecting to use alot of gas.
PELLAPELLA on January 25, 2010 at 8:51 pm
hahaha
wengil494 on February 9, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Soon they will…
ConkerPucci13 on April 17, 2010 at 10:46 pm
i bet that noise wouldn’t even effect me anyway
573W1E6R1FF1N on April 20, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Allthough, staying at a highway motel is probably more scary than having a crash in your new car. I dont think the swedes realise that Motels in the US are basically for drug deals and prostitutes nowadays. Im sure in Sweden they are lovely and comforing.