Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
What technology does Night Vision Assist use to detect pedestrians or animals beyond the reach of the headlights?
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
- ✓ Infrared sensors that capture heat signatures
- B Additional higher-power headlights
- C A front distance radar
- D A satellite positioning system
Why this is the correct answer
Night vision assist uses infrared sensors that capture the heat signatures of pedestrians, animals, or obstacles, showing an enhanced image on the instrument cluster to spot dangers earlier.
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