What are the Most Impressive Lexus Safety Systems?

Lexus vehicles are some of the safest you can buy due to a wide array of standard and available active safety features.

The pre-collision system

Every Lexus vehicle is equipped with a form of the Lexus Pre-Collision system, which is a technology that can prevent forward collisions with another vehicle, a pedestrian or a cyclist. Depending on the model it is installed in, this system can also assist the driver in steering away from an obstacle. Indeed, the system can apply additional force to the steering system once the driver has initiated an evasive manoeuvre in order to make sure the steering wheel is turned far enough to miss the obstacle, even if the driver didn’t steer far enough on their own. This system can also benefit from the intersection support system, which can detect oncoming vehicles when turning left.

The Lane Tracing Assist

Many Lexus vehicles are offered with Lane Tracing Assist, which is a system that monitors the road markings in order to keep the vehicle centred in its own lane, even on highway curves. On some models, this feature is enhanced in order to function even when the road markings are interrupted, such as dotted lines. This system helps reduce the risk of the vehicle driving off the pavement or hitting an oncoming vehicle due to the driver being distracted.

The Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

Another safety technology found in many Lexus vehicles is the Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. This system monitors the transverse traffic behind the vehicle when reverse is selected. This makes it easier to reverse out of a parking space where it is difficult to see vehicles coming from the sides. If a potential collision is detected, an audible warning is emitted and the brakes can be applied automatically if the driver doesn’t take action. In addition, the rear sonar system makes parking or manoeuvring in tight spaces easier by giving an audio-visual representation of the space between the rear bumper and surrounding objects.