Blind spot detection systems to become commonplace?

Drivers around the world are likely to find that any new cars they buy in the future come with blind spot detection (BSD) systems, technology predicted to be installed in over 25 per cent of the forecast global automobile market by 2016.

According to ABI Research's Larry Fisher, one enhanced feature of BDS software is lane change assist, which uses sensors to identify any approaching vehicles up to 50m behind the driver and provides extra warnings when the indicator is activated and another motorist is either coming up fast or already overtaking.

The company - which specialises in emerging technology and connectivity - has predicted that in five years' time annual installations of BSD systems will reach 20 million, with principal analyst David Alexander saying the program is becoming more popular.

"It's now better understood that the experienced driver can activate the turn signal to execute an extra check before changing lanes," he remarked.

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