
Introduction From private cars to commercial fleets, Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keep Assistance have become increasingly common. In passenger vehicles, these features are now standard on many models, helping prevent accidents caused by unintended lane drifting. Admittedly, sometimes these systems feel intrusive—especially when drivers find themselves “battling” the steering wheel. But the numbers don’t lie: according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), LDW systems have been shown to reduce rates of single-vehicle, sideswipe, and head-on crashes by approximately 11%. In commercial fleet management, ensuring driver and vehicle safety is critical. One often-overlooked but highly impactful technology