The Role of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems in Preventing Distracted Driving
Distracted driving continues to be a major contributor to roadway crashes, but advances in vehicle safety technology are helping reduce risks and prevent collisions before they happen. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) use tools such as cameras, radar, and sensors to monitor the driving environment, detect potential hazards, and assist drivers when quick action is needed.
In this webinar, experts will explore how technologies such as Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and other crash avoidance systems are improving roadway safety today. We’ll also discuss the important role drivers still play behind the wheel, including the do’s and don’ts of relying on technology while staying attentive and engaged.
You’ll learn:
- What Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are and how they work
- How features like Automatic Emergency Braking and Lane Keep Assist can help reduce certain crashes
- The difference between driver support technology and fully autonomous vehicles
- Common misconceptions about ADAS and why driver responsibility still matters
- Best practices for using in-vehicle technology safely and effectively
Whether you’re new to ADAS technology or looking to better understand how these systems fit into the future of transportation safety, this session will provide a practical overview of how innovation and human responsibility must work together to create safer roads.
Webinar will be hosted on June 11, 2026 at 2PM ET.
Webinar Speakers
Paul Scullion
Director of Safety Policy
Paul joined Auto Innovators as the Director of Safety Policy, having previously worked at the Association of Global Automakers for almost nine years. Paul has worked extensively on several safety and advanced technology policy issues, including automated and connected vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), vehicle consumer information programs, and cybersecurity. Paul has a master’s degree in Transportation Policy, Operations, and Logistics from George Mason University, and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.
Ian Reagan
Senior Research Scientist, Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS)
Ian Reagan is a senior research scientist at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Since joining the Institute in 2012, Dr. Reagan has conducted research on such topics as crash avoidance technologies and driver distraction. Previously, he worked for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as a research psychologist. Dr. Reagan received a bachelor’s degree and a doctorate in psychology from Old Dominion University.
Fact Sheet: Key Takeaways
To make this webinar even more actionable, we’ve prepared a downloadable fact sheet that brings together the most important insights on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in one easy-to-reference resource.
Inside, you’ll find:
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A clear explanation of what ADAS technologies are and how systems such as cameras, radar, and sensors help detect surrounding vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and roadway hazards.
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An overview of common safety features including Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Intelligent Speed Assistance.
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Research-backed insights on how crash avoidance technologies can reduce certain collisions, with evidence showing strong safety benefits from systems that actively intervene when drivers fail to respond.
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Straightforward answers to common misconceptions, including why vehicles equipped with ADAS are not self-driving cars and still require sober, attentive, engaged drivers.
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Practical guidance for drivers on how to use these technologies responsibly, including the importance of keeping systems activated, understanding limitations, and staying ready to take control at all times.
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Key reminders that while technology can help prevent certain crashes, safe driving habits such as keeping eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and minimizing distractions remain essential.
Whether you’re briefing stakeholders, educating partners, or helping drivers better understand the future of vehicle safety, this fact sheet keeps the core takeaways from the webinar right at your fingertips.
NDDC Steering Committee Press Contacts
Nick Chabarria
Automobile Club Of Missouri
JOE YOUNG
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety