Which safety feature is specifically designed to detect vehicles in the driver's blind spot and warn during lane changes?

Which safety feature is specifically designed to detect vehicles in the driver's blind spot and warn during lane changes?

• A. Lane Keeping Assist
• B. Road Sign Assist
• C. Toyota Connected Services
• D. Blind Spot Monitor

Answer: (D)

Detecting vehicles in the driver's blind spot and warning during lane changes is what the Blind Spot Monitor does. It uses sensors, typically placed at the rear corners of the vehicle, to monitor the areas beside you that you can’t see in the mirrors. If a vehicle is detected in that blind spot and you signal or begin to change lanes, the system sends a warning—often a visual light in the side mirror and, in many models, an audible chime or haptic alert. This early feedback helps you avoid steering into another vehicle and reduces the risk of a collision during lane changes. Lane Keeping Assist focuses on keeping the car centered in its lane and responding when you unintentionally drift, rather than monitoring the blind spot. Road Sign Assist reads speed limit and other signs, not adjacent traffic. Toyota Connected Services covers connectivity features rather than this type of safety warning.

Detecting vehicles in the driver's blind spot and warning during lane changes is what the Blind Spot Monitor does. It uses sensors, typically placed at the rear corners of the vehicle, to monitor the areas beside you that you can’t see in the mirrors. If a vehicle is detected in that blind spot and you signal or begin to change lanes, the system sends a warning—often a visual light in the side mirror and, in many models, an audible chime or haptic alert. This early feedback helps you avoid steering into another vehicle and reduces the risk of a collision during lane changes.

Lane Keeping Assist focuses on keeping the car centered in its lane and responding when you unintentionally drift, rather than monitoring the blind spot. Road Sign Assist reads speed limit and other signs, not adjacent traffic. Toyota Connected Services covers connectivity features rather than this type of safety warning.