Turning assistant is an advanced driver-assistance system introduced in 2015.
The system monitors opposing traffic when turning across traffic at low speeds. In critical situation, it brakes the car. This is a common scenario at busy city crossings as well as on highways, where the speed limits are higher.[1]
Operation
A turning assistant monitors oncoming traffic while the driver is preparing to turn across traffic.[2] On some vehicles, monitoring begins when the driver activates the direction indicator,[3] using sensors such as radar, a front camera and, in some models, lidar.[4] At low speeds, the system may warn the driver or apply the brakes to prevent or mitigate a traffic collision with an oncoming vehicle.[4]
Vehicles
- 2016 Audi Q7: Turning Assistant
- 2015 Volvo XC90: City Safety (with auto brake in intersections)
References
- "Turning assistant for passenger cars". www.vda.de. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
- "Turning assistant for passenger cars". www.vda.de. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
- "Turn assist". Audi of America. Retrieved 2026-06-22.
- Choksey, Jessica Shea (2022-03-01). "What is Intersection Turn Assistance?". J.D. Power. Retrieved 2026-06-22.