A safety feature that helps reduce drowsy driving!
How does it work?
Using steering angle sensors, Driver Attention Alert System (DAA) monitors steering input patterns to establish a baseline or a “snapshot” of how you were driving. Then, it continuously compares subsequent driving patterns to the most recent snapshot using a statistical analysis of steering corrections.
If the DAA detects driving behavior consistent with drowsy driving, it will let you know by:
Sounding an audible chime
Displaying an amber coffee cup in the instrument panel
Displaying the message “Take a break?” next to the coffee cup
The system also includes logic to help address false detections such as lane changes, braking events, and even poor road conditions. It’s even smart enough to know when you may be drowsy, and also know when your driving patterns have to be adjusted to fit the circumstances.
Driver Attention Alert resets itself automatically when the engine is turned off, and you can turn the system off entirely if you wish.
The system is currently available on the 2015 Murano, and will be available on the 2016 Maxima Platinum Grade – coming this Summer 2015.
