scorecardresearch
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Honda’s sensing redefines safety for India’s crowded lanes, growing highways

Date:

Share post:

India is building new highways and expressways at a fast pace, adding close to 21 kilometers of brand-new high-speed inter-city roads every single day. This is part of an ambitious new plan to connect the cities with modern roads and the pinnacle of these achievements are fantastic new Expressways that will connect Delhi and Mumbai as well as Mumbai and Nagpur, both of which are expected to complete by the end of 2023.

This massive new infrastructure growth means faster and smoother journeys, but that also brings along several new challenges for road users and drivers of modern passenger cars. Similar issues exist in cities where an increasing vehicular population is coupled with chaotic urban traffic. However, advanced technology features on passenger cars can make things easier. Enter Honda Car India’s Honda Sensing, a set of advanced safety features also known as ‘Advanced Driver Assistance Systems’ (ADAS).

For the driver’s comfort

Recently, I drove the new Honda City CVT automatic variant on the Yamuna Expressway as well as inside Delhi-NCR for a few days to experience these features first-hand and I was extremely impressed. How does it work? At the heart of the system is a high-quality, wide-angle camera that is mounted behind the windshield and in front of the inner rear-view mirror, which does not disturb the driver’s line of sight. This camera is constantly sending images to the Honda Sensing computer system that uses advanced software, or artificial intelligence, to monitor the road.

One of the key features on high-speed roads such as the Yamuna Expressway, which has a speed limit of 100 kilometers per hour, is the ‘Lane Keeping Assist’ feature. This system uses the camera to monitor the lane markings ahead of the car and keeps the vehicle from drifting into another lane by gently vibrating the steering wheel to warn the driver. There is also a road departure warning system that warns the driver if they are drifting to the edge of the road as the software is able to sense where the road ends. This feature is extremely useful for one major reason—driver fatigue.

A reality of modern life is the constant rat race, and very often we drive cars with our tired minds and body without realising it. The human urge to get to reach the destination faster can often put passengers and other people on the road at risk. By preventing the vehicle from drifting into another lane on roads without a median, where the driver can meet traffic ahead, the Lane Keeping Assist and Road Departure Warning system alerts the driver with visual warnings on the instrument cluster and audio warnings in the vehicle, potentially preventing tragedy.

There are several other major features of Honda Sensing that add to safety and security of car occupants and other road users. These include ‘Adaptive Cruise Control’, which is activated when the cruise control mode is selected. This maintains a safe distance from the vehicle ahead, avoiding being controlled by the other driver. This way, even if you set your car’s speed to 100 kmph (or 120kmph, depending on the Expressway) and if the vehicle ahead of you is travelling slower, the Honda City with Honda Sensing will automatically slow down and maintain a safe distance. This will prompt you to change lanes using an indicator. And once you’re in an empty lane, the car will again accelerate on the speed set by the driver.

In urban roads and highways, the ‘Collision Warning System’ on the Honda Sensing is among the most advanced features available on any make of car today. The camera keeps a constant lookout for vehicles and pedestrians in front of the car. The wide-angle camera coupled with software can sense if another road user could potentially come in front of the car, and it first provides a large visual and loud audio warning, allowing the driver to take control of the situation. However, if the car senses no driver input, it will push the brakes itself. It is beneficial while driving in crowded areas.


Also read: Honda, Hyundai, MG—ADAS is next big safety feature on Indian cars. The new City proves that


Better, safer driving experience

The ‘Low-Speed follow’ is an additional feature available on the Honda City e: HEV Hybrid vehicle, which we have written about in the past. This works when you are stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on crowded roads where you may get distracted. In case the vehicle in front starts moving, the Honda City e: HEV will start following the vehicle automatically, well before the driver behind you can start honking.

The Honda Sensing is a brilliant addition to cars like the Honda City and it can make our lives safer and better on the highway and in Indian cities. That said, these safety features offered by Honda Sensing are no substitute for your own eyes, hands and feet. If you feel fatigued, please pull over and get some rest or have a coffee. If you must take a phone call, use the smartphone connectivity system offered across the Honda City range.

Honda Car India has upped their game by offering the Honda Sensing almost across the entire range of the Honda City. It sets Honda City apart from its competition.

ThePrint ValueAd Initiative content is a paid-for, sponsored article. Journalists of ThePrint are not involved in reporting or writing it.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Related articles

FitSpresso Reviews (Real User Responses) What Do Experts Say About This Weight Loss Formula?

FitSpresso is an all-natural dietary supplement that is claimed to facilitate healthy fat-burning in a person’s body. The...

Enhance Your Business Potential: Leverage Loan EMI Calculators to Maximize Profit Potential

Business loan EMI calculators are online tools created to assist entrepreneurs estimate their Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs).

Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya to Share the Screen in the Film’ Sky Force’

Presented by Jio Studios and Dinesh Vijan, ‘Sky Force’ is poised to take flight in cinemas on October 2, 2024.

Numbers Protocol to Help India Media Fight Disinformation and Deep Fakes During General Election

Numbers Protocol utilizes blockchain technology to preserve the provenance of digital media, ensuring transparency and trust.