# Hi-Tech Steering Controls Ford Lane-Keeping Alert System Keeps You in Center of Lane By Katherinev123 | Published 2012-01-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-lane-keeping-alert References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/ford-cars-right-lane.html) & [media.ford](http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=35503) According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, over 40 percent of Americans say they have fallen asleep at the wheel, which is why something like the [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-security-system) Lane Keeping Alert system will benefit today's drivers and others on the road. When a car is traveling at over 40 mph, the Ford Lane Keeping Alert function will alert the driver as to whether she is staying within lane markings. A camera mounted to the car's rearview mirror monitors the car's position in the lane relative to the lane markings; if the driver drives over the markings, the wheel will vibrate and emit a warning sound to alert him. According to Ford's press release, there is also a Lane Keeping Aid function available that [applies torque at the steering wheel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypersquare) to direct the vehicle back into the lane. However, the Ford Lane Keeping Alert isn't perfect yet. For one thing, the system will only work when the lane markings can be detected by the camera. This means that certain driving conditions -- bad rain fall, snow or even sun glare -- can affect the accuracy of the technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Advanced Driver Assistance Systems:** Developing new technologies that help drivers stay alert and avoid accidents. - **Camera-based Monitoring Systems:** Innovative camera-based features to provide drivers with real-time updates on driving conditions and potential obstacles. - **Intuitive Car Control Technologies:** Creating intuitive technologies that enhance driver experience and reduce the likelihood of distracted driving. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Using innovative technologies to enhance driver safety and experience. - **Technology:** Providing camera-based monitoring systems for a wide range of applications to enable real-time analysis and awareness. - **Transportation:** Offering advanced driver assistance systems in commercial fleets to improve safety and reduce the risk of accidents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Lane-Changing Car Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gm-super-cruise.md) - [Truck-Specific Driver Assistance Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driver-assistance-system.md) - [In-Car Stress-Reducing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harman-ready-care.md) - [AI-Powered Vehicle Security Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-security-system.md) - [Automated Vehicle Maneuverability Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-drifting.md) - [Hands-Free Driving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rivian-universal-handsfree.md) - [AI-Powered Steering Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-steering-system.md) - [Handsfree Highway Driving Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-sensing.md) - [Advanced Automobile Driver Assists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluecruise.md)