Subaru’s new EyeSight technology helps protect drivers by alerting them when they swerve outside of the lane. The key to EyeSight is its advanced cameras located near the rearview mirror. These cameras constantly scan what’s ahead and beside you and sound an alarm if they detect anything unusual. Subaru models with this technology have achieved high security ratings. If you are considering buying a Subaru or own one that has EyeSight technology, here are some of the benefits you will enjoy.
Reduced Risks while Using Cruise Control
Cruise control makes driving easier by allowing you to take your foot off the gas, but some drivers also tend to let their attention wander. With adaptive cruise control, you can determine how much distance you want to leave between you and the vehicle in front of you. The EyeSight sensors will automatically speed up or slow down your cruise control to keep this set distance.
Lane Advisory Alerts
EyeSight technology will alert you if you start to drift over into another lane so you can quickly correct yourself. These alarms can be very helpful if you are driving long distances and start to get tired. They also help new drivers get used to staying within their lanes.
Pre-Collision Protection
EyeSight technology offers two pre-collision protections that will help you completely avoid accidents or greatly reduce the amount of damage and risk from one. The first of these protections is pre-collision braking. If your Subaru determines that the vehicle in front of you is too close, it will apply emergency braking. In some cases, this completely avoids an accident. This technology doesn’t just look at vehicles, either. It will reduce accidents involving pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcycles, too.
The second pre-collision protection offered by EyeSight is throttle management. If your Subaru detects an object in front of you that you may hit but that isn’t close enough to trigger the emergency braking, it will start reducing speed. If the object is another vehicle, person, or bicycle, this reduction in speed can give them time to move out of the way. If it’s a stationary object, reducing speed will minimize the damage or may give you or the emergency braking time to react and avoid a crash.
Save Money on Insurance
In addition to reducing the amount of money you will spend on repairs following an accident, EyeSight can save you money right away by reducing your auto coverage costs. Some companies, will actually reduce your premiums if you purchase a vehicle with EyeSight. If you’re looking to buy a new Subaru or want more information about EyeSight technology, we encourage you to contact us.
