Because car accidents are one of the top killers in the world Mercedes-Benz is trying its best to make their models safer for their drivers. That is why they have added a new feature to the new CL-Class and S-Class models, the Blind Assist system.
The system uses six short-range radar sensors mounted in the front and rear bumpers. They monitor the zone to the side and rear of the car on both sides. If another vehicle is detected in the danger zone, a red warning symbol appears in the exterior mirror glass, indicating that it may be dangerous to change lanes.
If the driver ignores the warning, he or she gets an audible warning and the symbol in the mirror will flash. The feature rolls out first in Germany, where it is priced at the equivalent of $3,700-$4,825. It is expensive, but it is something that will become more and more common in high-end vehicles.
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