7 useful car technologies for long trips

1. Adaptive Cruise Control

When driving on crowded streets, this function is almost "abandoned" because no one uses it. However, when going on highways and expressways, every driver wants to own an adaptive cruise control system.

This technology works based on throttle control (gas pedal position), helping the vehicle always maintain the set speed.based on a front radar to scan the distance and identify obstacles. Depending on the equipped safety distance, the car always maintains a safe distance from the car in front.

2. Head-Up Display

On long journeys, drivers can easily get distracted from the road ahead if they have to look at the main screen too much. According to research, the time it takes to look at the parameters displayed on the dashboard and other devices, the car has traveled a distance of 14 m - corresponding to a speed of about 50 km/h (ie moving 14 m without looking at the road). That is why the head-up display has become a convenient and fashionable equipment.

The system can help the driver not to take his eyes off the road, not to glance down at the dashboard; all necessary information will be displayed right on the windshield, easy to observe and useful for the driver.

3. Hill start assist and hill descent control

On a long journey, you will certainly have to overcome steep passes; therefore, most car models today are equipped with a hill start assist system or a hill descent assist system.

When the hill start assist system is activated, even if you take your foot off the brake, the vehicle remains stationary on the slope for a certain period of time, so that you can switch from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and continue moving.

The downhill assist system will help the vehicle roll slowly and safely downhill without having to continuously brake or adjust gears.

4. Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

The electronic vehicle stability control system is a standard safety system and is activated by default on the vehicle. The system will help stabilize the vehicle when braking, cornering, starting or accelerating...; the vehicle will operate stably, and the passengers will have the most comfort.

The system works through steering angle sensors and lateral acceleration sensors, combined with the ABS anti-lock braking system to always keep the wheels operating perfectly, eliminating the possibility of wheel slippage.

5. Good seat system

If you are just driving around town, hard or soft seats do not affect the driver much. But there is nothing more comfortable when driving long distances than having a soft, ventilated and massaged seat. Electric adjustment and memory function are also a plus.

6. Wireless phone charging

A regular phone charger will do the job, but a wireless charging system is even better. Drivers won’t have to waste time plugging in a charger, won’t have to worry about tangling the charger when they need to use their phone while driving, and their phone will always be fully charged without having to remember to charge it.

The only downside to this technology is that you have to buy the right type of phone that has automatic wireless charging functionality.

7. Sleep detection system

The first system uses infrared cameras to track muscle movements, eye blink patterns, head angles, and other cues. This data is then processed through facial recognition software to determine whether the driver is alert or tired.

The second system uses an algorithm to compare the driver's behavior with the time when the vehicle started moving. The system then compares the driver's behavior in real time to determine whether the driver's steering behavior and steering time have changed...

If the system detects signs of drowsiness, the system will sound an alarm and the dashboard lights will flash to signal the driver to pull over to the side of the road.