Your new car is packed with a bunch of driver-assist features. But that doesn’t exactly make it an autonomous vehicle. So what’s the difference? What is driver-assist? Driver-assist is also called Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS). It refers to and encompasses functions and technology that augment the driving experience of the driver. These include:  Blindspot detection Front, rear, and cross-traffic alerts Collision avoidance Lane departure warning Forward and side collision warning Adaptive cruise control Park assist For example, Volvo’s driver-assist functionality is called Volvo Pilot Assist and provides steering assistance to help the driver stay within road lane markings on…

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