Turning assistant

Turning assistant is an advanced driver-assistance system introduced in 2015.

The system monitors opposing traffic when turning across traffic at low speeds. In critical situation, it brakes the car. This is a common scenario at busy city crossings as well as on highways, where the speed limits are higher.¹

A turning assistant monitors oncoming traffic while the driver is preparing to turn across traffic.² On some vehicles, monitoring begins when the driver activates the direction indicator,³ using sensors such as radar, a front camera and, in some models, lidar.⁴ At low speeds, the system may warn the driver or apply the brakes to prevent or mitigate a traffic collision with an oncoming vehicle.⁴

• 2016 Audi Q7: Turning Assistant
• 2015 Volvo XC90: City Safety (with auto brake in intersections)