Course: Understanding and safely using driver assistance systems

More confidence using modern vehicle technology

Modern vehicles support us today with many technical systems. These include, for example, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, emergency brake assist, parking assist or blind spot warning.

But these systems are only helpful if you understand them properly and use them safely. That’s exactly what this course is about.

In the course “Understanding and safely using driver assistance systems”, you’ll learn how modern driver assistance systems work, what benefits they offer and where their limits are.

Who is the course suitable for?

The course is suitable for:

Learner drivers, because driver assistance and automation systems have been part of the theory and practical driving test since July 1, 2025
Returning drivers who want to better understand modern vehicle technology
Drivers with a new or modern vehicle
Seniors who want to gain more confidence using assistance systems
Anyone who wants to be more aware, safer and more relaxed on the road
Course location and vehicle

The course combines theory and practice.

Depending on what you prefer, the practical part takes place in the driving school car or directly in your own vehicle. This is especially helpful if you want to better understand your own car’s systems and use them safely in everyday driving.

Course content

In this course, you’ll get to know the most important driver assistance systems. These include, among others:

• Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
• Lane keeping assist
• Emergency braking assist
• Parking assist
• Reversing camera
• Blind spot monitor
• Traffic sign recognition

You’ll learn how these systems can support you, when they make sense, and why you should never rely on them blindly.

Theory section

In the theory section, you’ll get clear explanations of the most important driver assistance systems.

We’ll cover:

• how different assistance systems work
• what benefits they offer in everyday driving
• where the systems’ limits are
• what responsibility you still have as the driver
• what matters for the driving test and real-world driving

This isn’t about complicated technology, but about a clear understanding of how to use modern vehicles safely.

Practical section

In the practical section, we test and practise selected systems in real road traffic.

You’ll learn:

• how assistance systems make themselves noticeable while driving
• how the driver and technology work together
• which typical situations you should be familiar with
• when a system supports you and when you need to react actively yourself
• what risks can arise if you rely too heavily on technology

This will give you confidence, trust and a realistic feel for your vehicle.

Course goal

After the course, you’ll understand modern driver assistance systems better and be able to use them more consciously in everyday driving.

The goal isn’t for the technology to drive for you. The goal is for you to make safer decisions, be more relaxed on the road, and use your vehicle’s support in a sensible way.