Mercedes-Benz has developed a new safety feature to detect and alert drivers who nod off at the wheel.
The system is called "Attention Assist" and works via a range of sensors that detect and memorise the typical behaviour of the individual driver, and then issues an alert when any drasdtic changes occur.
The audio alert will tell the driver "Attention Assist. Break!", and a message will also flash on the dashboard (although I don't recall ever responding to a visual alert whilst being asleep!)
The system is due to be introduced next spring, but it's slightly worrying to think that anyone would make a car leasing choice based on this feature - I'd rather people who experience this problem took a more responsible attitude to the state in which they are driving, rather than relying on technology to avoid causing death!
