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Definition: driver alert


A feature of current model automobiles that alerts drivers when their behavior becomes erratic such as weaving in and out of lanes. An alert may also be triggered after driving too long without a stop. See automotive safety systems.




Driver Alert in a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus
The coffee symbol is the typical driver alert icon displayed on the dashboard. An audible alert may accompany the visual. (Image courtesy of Ford Motor Company.)