2016 Nissan Maxima's Driver Attention Alert Debuts For DDA Day

Just in time for "Drowsy Driving Awareness Day" on the 6th of April, Nissan has revealed that the 2016 Nissan Maxima will be coming with Nissan Driver Attention Alert (DAA) technology. This system will help detect erratic driving caused by a number of factors, inattention and drowsiness included. If drowsiness or inattention are detected by the system, Nissan's Driver Attention Alert will signal the driver with an audible chime sound and an amber coffee cup image on the dashboard.

The Nissan DAA system works to adapt itself to every individual driver, monitoring driving behavior consistent with drowsiness and inattention. DAA begins by monitoring steering input patterns during s standard drive – when you're not falling asleep.

If you deviate from the norm, like if you start turning right for a very, very long time, the system will alert you.

DAA continuously compares driving patterns to your baseline with what Nissan calls a "statistical analysis of steering correction errors."

Nissan also suggests that DAA is "only a warning to inform the driver of a potential lack of driver attention or drowsiness. It does not detect and provide an alert in every situation." They also remind users of the system that "it is the driver's responsibility to remain alert at all times."

You can learn more about the next Maxima in which this DAA system will be installed in our 2016 Nissan Maxima eyes-on at the New York Auto Show 2015.