Understanding Active Driving Assistant® in New BMW Cars

In today’s world of high-tech automobiles, car safety has never been better. And while many automakers offer next-gen safety features in their cars, the driver assistance technologies in new BMW cars go above and beyond. This is the realm of Active Driving Assistant®, and for Casey BMW customers this group of features goes far beyond the baseline to ensure peace of mind on the road.

What’s the Difference Between Driver Assistance and Active Driving Assistant®?

One word best describes the difference between driver assistance and Active Driving Assistant®: intervention. On the one hand, driver assistance features such as blind-spot warning and adaptive cruise control use sensors to provide information and audio/visual alerts concerning things such as vehicle proximity and location. On the other hand, the features that comprise the Active Driving Assistant® in a vehicle such as the 2025 BMW i4 go beyond warnings and actively intervene when necessary. This takes the form of automatic actions such as applying the brakes, executing steering maneuvers, and adjusting vehicle speed.

What are Some Examples of Active Driving Assistant®?

The Active Driving Assistant® group includes a broad range of cutting-edge safety technologies. Here are a few examples:

Highway Assistant®: this is one of the most talked-about features at our Newport News, VA BMW dealership. Highway Assistant® permits hands-free driving at speeds up to 85 mph. It also includes Active Lane Change, which lets you confirm a suggested lane change by simply glancing at the side mirror.

Distance Control®: with this technology, you set your preferred cruising speed and following distance from the car ahead. Using cameras and radar, Distance Control® can detect a decrease in the speed of that vehicle and automatically slow down your car. If necessary, it can also apply the brakes.

Maneuver Assistant®: with Maneuver Assistant®, you can automate up to 10 parking maneuvers, e.g., parking in your garage or parallel parking on the street. Once the system “learns” the maneuver, it takes control of the throttle, steering, and gear changes and automatically performs the maneuver with no driver intervention.

See Active Driving Assistant® on Our New BMW Cars in Newport News, VA

For an up-close look at the dynamic safety technologies included in Active Driving Assistant®, visit Casey BMW today. Our friendly, knowledgeable team will explain the various systems and accompany you on an exploratory test drive so you can make the right choice of model for BMW financing.