What triggers videos and in-cab alerts
AI Dashcams can detect unsafe driving behaviours and notify drivers with in-cab audio alerts. These prompts are designed to encourage safer driving over time.
Learn how to update video triggers and in-cab alerts.
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Driver-facing triggers
The driver-facing camera analyses a driver’s head position, and their interaction with objects, such as mobile phones. If the driver’s behaviour is outside of its normal range for too long, the camera may classify it as unsafe driving behaviour, and trigger an in-cab alert.
The AI then classifies the event, and a video is uploaded to Reveal.
The camera calibrates the driver’s head position during the first 30 seconds of a journey and every 30 mins thereafter. The AI calibration can be disrupted if the driver is:
- Wearing glasses, a hat, or a mask
- Frequently touching their face
Tiredness |
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When the driver becomes sleepy. The driver yawns and/or closes their eyes for at least 2 seconds. The vehicle must be travelling over 40 km/h. Audio alert preview
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Distraction |
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When the driver is not focusing on the road. The driver looks away from the road for at least 2 seconds. The vehicle must be travelling over 40 km/h. Preview of first audio alert
Preview of second audio alert Activates if behaviour persists.
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Smoking - BETA feature |
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When the driver is smoking while driving. This includes electronic cigarettes. The driver holds the shape of a cigarette close to their face for at least 2 seconds. The vehicle must be travelling over 40 km/h. Audio alert preview
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Phone call detection - BETA feature |
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When a driver handles a mobile phone to make or receive a call while driving. The driver holds the shape of a phone to their face for at least 5 seconds while driving. The vehicle must be travelling over 40 km/h. Audio alert preview
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Road-facing triggers
The road-facing camera monitors driving behaviour and the vehicle’s proximity to other road users.
The type of lens that the camera is fitted with can affect how close and how fast objects appear.
Tailgating |
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The vehicle is dangerously close to the vehicle in front. The driver does not have enough time to stop if the vehicle in front slows down. The vehicle in front may have entered the driver’s lane suddenly, or the driver got too close due to unsafe driving. The vehicle must be travelling over 60 km/h. Note: Even if Tailgating videos are disabled in your AI driving assistance settings, videos triggered by other events will be analysed and Tailgating may be detected. This is because the AI can detect Tailgating after the event. Preview of first audio alert
Preview of second audio alert Activates if behaviour persists.
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Pedestrian ahead |
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The vehicle is close to a pedestrian or cyclist. The vehicle must be travelling 10-29 km/h. Audio alert preview
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Beta features
New triggers will be added over time. Some triggers may be launched in Beta which means that performance may not be optimal but will improve quickly.