Dear Insurance Company: “It’s Just a Driver Assistance System” Isn’t a Reason to Skip Calibration

Oh, it’s “just” a driver assistance system?

You mean the system that slams the brakes on at 70 mph, steers the vehicle back into its lane, alerts the driver to pedestrians, and prevents collisions?

Yeah. That one.

We love how you say it like it’s a Bluetooth speaker.Like it’s a fancy add-on that doesn’t really do anything unless you’re texting behind the wheel.

Let’s be very clear: These systems intervene automatically.They’re not optional. They’re not passive.And they absolutely can make the wrong move if they’re not calibrated correctly.

When a Driver Assistance System Is Off — It’s Not Helping. It’s Hurting.

An uncalibrated system isn’t just “not working.”It’s actively doing the wrong thing.

That’s worse than nothing. That’s dangerous.

You want to stand behind the line “it’s just assistance” when the car slams on the brakes under an overpass and causes a 3-car pileup?

Didn’t think so.

Final Word: “Just Assistance” Doesn’t Mean “Low Risk”

When the system controls throttle, braking, or steering — it needs to be accurate. Period.

And that means calibration. Every time.

No exceptions just because it “sounds optional.”