Explore the Highlights of These Available Toyota Safety Features

If you’re looking for a car that’s equipped to help you navigate rush-hour traffic safely, consider a Toyota. Packed with Driver-Assistance features, Toyota models can help you monitor and respond to potential threats around you. Continue reading to explore some of the highlights of the Toyota Safety Sense™ safety suite.

Toyota Safety Sense™ (TSS) Highlights

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) helps to maintain a safe distance between you and the car ahead while traveling on the highway. With traditional cruise control, you are responsible for adjusting your speed to match the car ahead. With DRCC, you can set your speed and relax knowing that the radar in your front grille will adjust your speed to maintain a preset distance from the vehicles ahead. If braking is required, your Toyota will notify you audibly and visually before brakes are engaged.

 

In models with automatic transmission, available Full-Speed Range DRCC can operate from 0-110 mph. This means that your Toyota can automatically adjust its speed all the way to a complete stop to avoid collision.

Pre-Collision System With Pedestrian Detection

By utilizing a camera, radar sensors, and laser sensors, Pre-Collision System With Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/ PD) can help you avoid or mitigate collisions by detecting pedestrians or other vehicles ahead of you and alerting you to take evasive measures when necessary. If a potential collision is detected, you will be alerted audibly and visually to hit the brakes. Brake Assist (BA) will heighten the responsiveness of your braking or will even brake automatically to help you avoid a collision. 

 

Certain models can also detect cyclists during daylight hours using Bicyclist Detection. Like Pedestrian Detection, Bicyclist Detection will audibly alert you if a collision seems possible so you can brake or steer accordingly. 

Lane Departure Alert

When traveling at speeds over 32 mph on roads with visible lane markings, Lane Departure Alert (LDA) can detect if you begin to drift into another lane. If drifting is detected, an audio and visual notice will alert you to safely recenter your car in the lane. Certain models also offer Steering Assist which can make subtle adjustments to your steering to help you stay in your lane. 

 

With available Road Edge Detection, your Toyota will also be able to detect if your car is drifting off the road, even if a visible lane marker is not present.

 

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