Many heavy-duty fleets turn to video telematics and camera-based safety systems to identify and address drowsy and distracted driving. Our recent publication, Driver fatigue and distraction solutions: 3 myths and 1 truth revealed explores 3 common misconceptions and highlights the truth about effective solutions that protect commercial drivers and reduce risks.

Myth 1: All fatigue and distraction solutions detect events the same way

Many systems rely solely on head pose to identify risky behaviours, often missing critical signs like “lizard glances” or prolonged eye closures. Advanced solutions also incorporate eye tracking, which is more precise in detecting fatigue and distraction.

Myth 2: All solutions detect drowsiness

Basic systems often only respond to microsleeps, when it’s already too late to prevent a crash. Sophisticated technologies track early drowsiness indicators, such as eye closure rates and facial movements, offering real-time alerts that allow drivers to take preventive action.

Myth 3: All systems prevent risky events

Many camera-based systems focus on post-trip reviews instead of real-time interventions. However, using immediate, in-cabin alerts – audio, visual, and haptic – ensures drivers can react in time to avoid incidents.

The truth: human intervention matters

The most effective solutions, like Seeing Machines’ Guardian, combine highly accurate AI-powered detection with real-time human analysis. Our 24/7 monitoring centre verifies events and notifies fleet managers within minutes, reducing fatigue-related incidents by more than 90%.

Fleet safety is too critical to leave to outdated technologies. By adopting an advanced fatigue and distraction solution that detects, alerts, and prevents risky behaviours, fleets can protect drivers, reduce crashes, and safeguard their bottom lines.

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