Distracted driving is a leading cause of accidents. In an effort to bring attention to the dangerous habit, April is Distracted Driving Month. Mercedes-Benz of Jacksonville shares the Mercedes-Benz safety features that can keep you protected on the road.
ATTENTION ASSIST®
ATTENTION ASSIST® can monitor up to 70 different driving behavior parameters. The system is the first of its kind and can detect if you seem drowsy or inattentive behind the wheel. When it does, it will alert you with visual and audible warnings to signal it’s time for a break.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC®
It’s also difficult to prepare for sudden or unexpected traffic changes on the road when you’re distracted. With the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC® feature, you can set a preferred distance from other traffic on the road. When traffic slows down or stops, your vehicle will too.
Active Brake Assist
As an added precaution, many new Mercedes-Benz vehicles feature Active Brake Assist. The radar-based technology will alert you if it detects that you’re about to be in an accident because a vehicle or obstacle in your path is getting too close. If you don’t respond to the warning, it will automatically brake for you.
Active Lane Keeping Assist
There are also many features designed to keep you within your desired lane, such as Active Lane Keeping Assist. Once you are driving at highway speeds, it monitors the road markings. If it senses that you are unintentionally drifting out of your lane, it will alert you by vibrating your steering wheel. It can even brake for you if you don’t respond accordingly.
Explore Our Mercedes-Benz Models in Jacksonville, FL
The advanced features in new Mercedes-Benz models help to limit distracted driving. They can certainly help keep you protected. Visit Mercedes-Benz of Jacksonville to explore our inventory today!
