A Review of Lateral Driver Support Systems

Lateral driver support systems have the potential to reduce the number of accidents associated with -both intentional and unintentional -lane departures. Additionally, such systems may increase driving comfort and stimulate a more efficient traffic flow, thereby reducing traffic emissions and the costs associated with traffic delays. This paper provides a literature review to identify the current state of the art on lateral driver support systems. The emphasis is on sensor technology, detection algorithms and safety assessment algorithms.