I have a 2019 Accord and like the feature. I turn it off for normal driving so I can change lanes in light traffic without triggering it. I turn it ON for lengthy highway driving, especially when I'm fatigued or at night. NOTE: The feature is there to assist. Signalling a lane change disables the LKAS momentarily as it should.
this is awesome, thanks for the insight. planning on buying the touring model and make it my all-rounder driver...just in time for some Fall roadtrips!
This and most Honda driver assistance features are such a inconsistent and old technology that begs the question: is Honda developing anything new? is Honda falling behind on the electrification and driver's assist game? My '21 Ridgeline has the 2018 Accord driver's assist suite and to be safe, I just drive with all of them disabled. Too many false braking and dangerous swerving on most highways.
This is the one features of my new Accord that I am not sure about. When I first got the car, the LKAS was on by default. I drove with it like this for a couple of weeks and found I did not like it. On four lane highways, with other cars, I found that I unconsciously steer to the edge of the outer white line to give the other vehicle (or myself) plenty of room to pass. I guess I do this because I have had cars (and 18-wheelers) come over on me while traveling down the interstate. Well, when I do this, the LKAS feature on my Accord thinks I am about to run off the road and begins to pull me back toward the center of the lane. Now, I understand this is exactly what it designed to do but I must admit, it can be un-nerving. Not only does it not allow me to give room but I am concerned that if indeed a car (or 18-wheeler) were to veer over into my lane, I may not be able to avoid getting hit because the car would think I was going off-road and pull me into the car coming over into my lane. Sure, I understand that I have total control of the car and can override (by over steering) the LKAS but when it kicks in, the steering wheel gets VERY heavy; giving the sensation that I don't have control of the steering. I don't like it. I know the intention was well thought out but I have mine turned off.
I used mine for the first time last week, and the next day the LKAS warning light was on, and the brake system light as well. Anyone had this happen to them?
I like this better, because it keeps the driver responsible for driving. The tech for autonomous driving is not even close to the level that it can be trusted for unusual circumstances.
Is this the same as the Volvo Pilot Assist II in, for example, their model 2017+ XC-90? In the Volvo system it actively steers -- you just keep a light touch on the wheel (or just touch it every 15 seconds when warned to do so) and it will stay centered, navigate mild curves, etc., all on its own. I have an XC-90 so have first hand experience. Does Honda work at that level of "autonomy"? Is it just as good as the Volvo version? Does anyone have experience with both?
The Volvo won't make it through strong turns on its own either. The point is these car makers frequently all seem to use the same base parts so I'm thinking that more and more, other than Tesla perhaps, once a car has Pilot Assist type features (Volvo branding) others will have the same underlying technology and just call it by different names. I think the Volvo's is quite good in terms of reducing driver fatigue, and so I'd hope others would add it, but it seems challenging to compare the systems in a useful way right now. Thanks for your feedback!
The system is horrible! It always thinks i am going out of the lanes when I’m not! One time it stopped the car when I was switching lanes for no reason at all which is super dangerous! Regretting I got this car. It’s nice but i have been noticing a lot of flaws on this car from exterior and interior as well. I hear people are having engine problems now too with oil leaking into the fuel. Horrible!
I didn't have those issues. Well, if it detected a car I was passing in the next lane over and sometimes started to break for those. That is an issue on highway corners.
I just got my new pilot. I am still trying to figure out why I need it. My observations are when it is on, it veers between the lines in a way I don't as a driver. It requires my hands to be in the wheel. Then why use it. It veers and then the wheel wobbles because of its inability to stay center aligned. Definitely a work in progress.
@@scubagrant6045 it is to keep you from leaving the lane on accident. You are required and responsible for steering the car. If you do get close to leaving the lane, then the lane keep intervenes. I found it helpful on curving highways, or when I'm looking at freeway signs.
@@patientestant I have only had my car for 3 days now. I plan on taking a long road trip in a month so I am sure I will have a greater appreciation for it. I was just sharing my out of the box thoughts, which are quite good. But I take your point that it could be useful for when we are distracted. Thanks
Lane keep assist is dangerous! If it's preventing you from changing lanes, what happens if you need to swerve quickly to avoid an accident? I understand it won't let you change lanes unless you use your turn signal. You're not going to remember nor have time to use your turn signal in an emergency situation.
I am a truck driver. I also have a degree in computer science. This stuff is freeky. Driverless cars are coming whether we like it or not. This is second gen? driver assist? I notice the vehicle will get eratic if you are not touching (resisting) the stearing wheel. The wheel will not turn more than about 45 degrees. I have had hands at ready for all. This is probably to force you to pay attention! It will put you in oncoming traffic!!!!! (at least when I let it go around a curve, it crosssed the line and triggered lane departure AFTER leaving lane). Both LKAS bars fully lit. It is interesting tech, I will not drive without my foot over the brake and hands on the wheel. Not sure what would happen if I just let it go, and not going to find out any time soon, I would hope that it stops in lane, but... It is obvious however that Honda has this almost sorted with a single camera and bumper radar. Add the Tesla sensing systems...... Autonomous driving is almost here, just not quite yet.
@@nosretapniai yeah it is an assist so you are the one driving and it can just make minor corrections to help keep you in the lane. It does not drive / turn for you. If you dont have your hands on the wheel your are NOT driving and you're doing it wrong.
I have a 2019 Accord and like the feature. I turn it off for normal driving so I can change lanes in light traffic without triggering it. I turn it ON for lengthy highway driving, especially when I'm fatigued or at night. NOTE: The feature is there to assist. Signalling a lane change disables the LKAS momentarily as it should.
this is awesome, thanks for the insight. planning on buying the touring model and make it my all-rounder driver...just in time for some Fall roadtrips!
This and most Honda driver assistance features are such a inconsistent and old technology that begs the question: is Honda developing anything new? is Honda falling behind on the electrification and driver's assist game? My '21 Ridgeline has the 2018 Accord driver's assist suite and to be safe, I just drive with all of them disabled. Too many false braking and dangerous swerving on most highways.
I always activate it on highways. It's very useful and reduces fatigue during long trips.
Wilhelm Tomasi does the basic Honda Accord have that?
@@SuperLilbird I believe all Hondas 2018 and up have it, no matter the trim.
JourneyModz thank you sir 👌🏽
@@SuperLilbird I have a 2017 Civic 10th generation and here in Europe all trims have it. If Civics have it, Accords must have it as well.
@@journeytree I have a 2018 Honda Civic EX-L package and it doesn’t have this feature :’(
Is there a way to keep it on all the time or do I have to turn it on every time I get in the car
This is the one features of my new Accord that I am not sure about. When I first got the car, the LKAS was on by default. I drove with it like this for a couple of weeks and found I did not like it. On four lane highways, with other cars, I found that I unconsciously steer to the edge of the outer white line to give the other vehicle (or myself) plenty of room to pass. I guess I do this because I have had cars (and 18-wheelers) come over on me while traveling down the interstate.
Well, when I do this, the LKAS feature on my Accord thinks I am about to run off the road and begins to pull me back toward the center of the lane. Now, I understand this is exactly what it designed to do but I must admit, it can be un-nerving. Not only does it not allow me to give room but I am concerned that if indeed a car (or 18-wheeler) were to veer over into my lane, I may not be able to avoid getting hit because the car would think I was going off-road and pull me into the car coming over into my lane. Sure, I understand that I have total control of the car and can override (by over steering) the LKAS but when it kicks in, the steering wheel gets VERY heavy; giving the sensation that I don't have control of the steering.
I don't like it. I know the intention was well thought out but I have mine turned off.
I used mine for the first time last week, and the next day the LKAS warning light was on, and the brake system light as well. Anyone had this happen to them?
my mom has a 2019 honda accord Ex and she has this feature on and it also guides you back in your lane i watched the car do it (BY IT SELF).
This thing annoying af sometimes especially when I exit off freeways
Pretty dumb for the system to not work under 72km/h.
it would be cooler if it kept the car within the lanes with no hands. whens auto drive come out honda?
I like this better, because it keeps the driver responsible for driving. The tech for autonomous driving is not even close to the level that it can be trusted for unusual circumstances.
I only use it when I blow my nose. No hands on the wheel. Not sure if this video is inaccurate or my car is an earlier firmware.
Is this the same as the Volvo Pilot Assist II in, for example, their model 2017+ XC-90? In the Volvo system it actively steers -- you just keep a light touch on the wheel (or just touch it every 15 seconds when warned to do so) and it will stay centered, navigate mild curves, etc., all on its own. I have an XC-90 so have first hand experience. Does Honda work at that level of "autonomy"? Is it just as good as the Volvo version? Does anyone have experience with both?
doesnt work so will on a really steep turns.
The Volvo won't make it through strong turns on its own either. The point is these car makers frequently all seem to use the same base parts so I'm thinking that more and more, other than Tesla perhaps, once a car has Pilot Assist type features (Volvo branding) others will have the same underlying technology and just call it by different names. I think the Volvo's is quite good in terms of reducing driver fatigue, and so I'd hope others would add it, but it seems challenging to compare the systems in a useful way right now. Thanks for your feedback!
The system is horrible! It always thinks i am going out of the lanes when I’m not! One time it stopped the car when I was switching lanes for no reason at all which is super dangerous! Regretting I got this car. It’s nice but i have been noticing a lot of flaws on this car from exterior and interior as well. I hear people are having engine problems now too with oil leaking into the fuel. Horrible!
I didn't have those issues. Well, if it detected a car I was passing in the next lane over and sometimes started to break for those. That is an issue on highway corners.
I just got my new pilot. I am still trying to figure out why I need it. My observations are when it is on, it veers between the lines in a way I don't as a driver. It requires my hands to be in the wheel. Then why use it. It veers and then the wheel wobbles because of its inability to stay center aligned. Definitely a work in progress.
@@scubagrant6045 it is to keep you from leaving the lane on accident. You are required and responsible for steering the car. If you do get close to leaving the lane, then the lane keep intervenes. I found it helpful on curving highways, or when I'm looking at freeway signs.
@@patientestant I have only had my car for 3 days now. I plan on taking a long road trip in a month so I am sure I will have a greater appreciation for it. I was just sharing my out of the box thoughts, which are quite good. But I take your point that it could be useful for when we are distracted. Thanks
Lane keep assist is dangerous! If it's preventing you from changing lanes, what happens if you need to swerve quickly to avoid an accident? I understand it won't let you change lanes unless you use your turn signal. You're not going to remember nor have time to use your turn signal in an emergency situation.
You can overpower the system if you need to
Yeah you're being overdramatic since you can easily control it. Or turn it off.
It makes me nervous.
Apparently 2 out of 3 drivers with this system turn it off.
gavin Reid I use mine daily
I am a truck driver. I also have a degree in computer science. This stuff is freeky. Driverless cars are coming whether we like it or not. This is second gen? driver assist?
I notice the vehicle will get eratic if you are not touching (resisting) the stearing wheel. The wheel will not turn more than about 45 degrees. I have had hands at ready for all. This is probably to force you to pay attention!
It will put you in oncoming traffic!!!!! (at least when I let it go around a curve, it crosssed the line and triggered lane departure AFTER leaving lane). Both LKAS bars fully lit.
It is interesting tech, I will not drive without my foot over the brake and hands on the wheel. Not sure what would happen if I just let it go, and not going to find out any time soon, I would hope that it stops in lane, but...
It is obvious however that Honda has this almost sorted with a single camera and bumper radar. Add the Tesla sensing systems......
Autonomous driving is almost here, just not quite yet.
@@nosretapniai yeah it is an assist so you are the one driving and it can just make minor corrections to help keep you in the lane. It does not drive / turn for you. If you dont have your hands on the wheel your are NOT driving and you're doing it wrong.