Opel Eye’s intelligent assistance systems enhance active safety also enabled by the third generation Opel Eye front camera, Lane Departure Warning also with Lane Keep Assist. It recognizes road markings and gently turns the steering wheel in addition to the well-known alerts if the driver should unintentionally veer out of lane. The system works at speeds ranging from 60 to 180 km/h but does not continuously steer the vehicle. If the steering torque does not prevent departure (e.g. on curves), the amber Lane Keep Assist icon flashes and provides three warning tone as the lane marker is crossed to provide a Lane Departure Warning alert.
The steering wheel nudges and alerts are disabled if the driver is detected to be actively steering, braking, accelerating or if a turn signal is activated.
As you may have seen, the system works quite good as a safety feature. Astra definitely stayed on the lane.
If you want to use the Lane Keep Assist as a comfort system - driving without keeping the steering wheel - it does not work well enough.
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