Lane Departure Warning – TRW’s forward-facing video camera mounted behind the rear view mirror (right) can detect the lane markings on a highway and alongside many types of roadways. If a driver does not intentionally indicate a lane change through the use of the turn signal, an audible or haptic warning alerts the driver that the vehicle has drifted from the lane. This can be particularly valuable in helping prevent unintended road departures. By adding short-range sensors at the sides of the vehicle, a similar warning can be given during a lane-change maneuver should there be a vehicle in the driver’s blind spot (below center).

Lane Guidance – This technology integrates a TRW electric steering system with the video system. As with lane departure warning, the video system detects if the vehicle begins to drift from the center of its lane or the edge of the roadway, and the electric steering provides a torque that helps the driver guide the vehicle back to the center of the lane (far right).

Rollover Prevention and Mitigation – TRW’s active dynamic control suspension systems (below) help counteract vehicle body roll without sacrificing ride quality. When integrated with electronic stability control, the two systems work together not only to help prevent body roll, but also to help manage skids.

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