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Smart Vehicle Safety System Using Arduino: An Experimental Study in Bahrain’s Driving Conditions
by Youmna Rabie Farag 
and Bintu Jasson
University of Bahrain, Chemical Engineering, Hamad Town, Bahrain
University of Bahrain, Chemical Engineering, Manama, Bahrain
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Journal of Engineering Research and Sciences, Volume 3, Issue 11, Page # 73-79, 2024; DOI: 10.55708/js0311006
Keywords: Accidents, Arduino Uno, HC-SR04, HW-038, Intelligent systems, L298N, Mathematical models, Vehicles
Received: 15 September 2024, Revised: 10 October 2024 Accepted: 3 November 2024, Published Online: 08 November 2024
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Special Issue on Multidisciplinary Sciences and Advanced Technology 2024 & Section Biochemical Research Methods (BRM))
APA Style
Farag, Y. R., & Jasson, B. (2024). Smart vehicle safety system using Arduino: An experimental study in Bahrain’s driving conditions. Journal of Engineering Research and Sciences, 3(11), 73-79. https://doi.org/10.55708/js0311006
Chicago/Turabian Style
Farag, Youmna Rabie, and Bintu Jasson. “Smart Vehicle Safety System Using Arduino: An Experimental Study in Bahrain’s Driving Conditions.” Journal of Engineering Research and Sciences 3, no. 11 (2024): 73-79. https://doi.org/10.55708/js0311006.
IEEE Style
Y. R. Farag and B. Jasson, “Smart vehicle safety system using Arduino: An experimental study in Bahrain’s driving conditions,” Journal of Engineering Research and Sciences, vol. 3, no. 11, pp. 73-79, 2024, doi: 10.55708/js0311006.
The high rate of vehicle accidents is increasingly linked to drivers failing to maintain adequate safety distances between their vehicles and those in front. This issue is exacerbated by varying weather conditions such as rain, sandstorms, and fog. To mitigate this problem, we propose an Arduino-based intelligent system designed to assist drivers in maintaining safe distances and adjusting their speed accordingly. This system integrates an ultrasonic distance sensor, a rain sensor, a liquid crystal display with I2C, four gear motors, a motor driver, and an Arduino UNO. The ultrasonic sensor measures the distance to the vehicle ahead, and based on this data, the system calculates the recommended speed using an equation derived from safe distance calculations for different speeds. In adverse weather conditions, detected by the rain sensor, the system adjusts the equation to account for reduced visibility and road traction. This ensures that the recommended speed remains safe under varying environmental conditions. Experimental results from multiple locations across Bahrain demonstrate the system’s effectiveness in real-world scenarios. These tests reveal how the system can adapt to different environmental conditions and provide accurate speed recommendations to enhance road safety. By addressing the critical issue of maintaining safe distances and adjusting to changing conditions, this system significantly contributes to reducing accident rates and improving overall vehicle safety.
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