Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
In which situation is Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) especially useful?
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
- A When overtaking on the motorway
- ✓ When reversing out of a parking space
- C When climbing a steep slope
- D When driving at night on the open road
Why this is the correct answer
Rear cross traffic alert warns of vehicles approaching laterally from behind when reversing, for example when backing out of a parking space, with an audible and visual warning.
More questions on Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
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- How does Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) differ from a simple Lane Departure Warning (LDW)?
- When using parking assist, what obligation does the driver retain?
- What does Hill Start Assist (HSA) prevent?
- How does the driver drowsiness detection system identify fatigue?
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