Our Driver Impairment Pre-Test is an AI-powered software solution that detects alcohol and drug impairment before the journey begins. By using the vehicle’s existing in-cabin infrastructure, the system performs a short eye-tracking assessment that analyzes signs of substance-impaired driving within seconds – no additional hardware required.
Developed from years of research and real-world deployment of our IRIS Scan technology in high-risk industries, this pre-drive screening brings predictive safety to the very first moment of the driving experience.
The AI determines fitness to drive based on subtle physiological cues linked to alcohol or drug impairment. Results are processed locally in real time and do not rely on waiting for dangerous driving behavior to occur.
Before the engine starts, the driver completes a brief on-screen task. During this moment, Sightic’s AI scans for:
The result: a seamless, non-intrusive screening that fits into the vehicle’s startup routine. If impairment is detected, the system can alert the driver or trigger safety protocols configurable by the OEM.
Our Driver Impairment Pre-Test solution is built for straightforward deployment and flexibility:
Developed in close collaboration with automotive and safety experts, the platform aligns with Euro NCAP 2026 alcohol detection requirements and upcoming U.S. impaired-driving mandates. It also enables Tier 1 suppliers to integrate impairment detection directly into their DMS stack – a valuable differentiator for OEM customers.
Behind this simple process is Sightic’s extensive dataset of naturalistic substance impaired behavior – the largest of its kind. This gives our AI an unmatched ability to recognize subtle indicators of impairment across diverse driver profiles, lighting conditions, and cultural contexts. It also significantly reduces false positives compared to lab-trained models.
This pre-test offers key benefits for both driver safety and automotive innovation:
Detects impairment before the trip starts – no need to wait for vehicle motion
Uses the existing driver-monitoring camera already built into modern vehicles
Enhances the DMS with a new layer of safety functionality
Complies with emerging global safety standards, including Euro NCAP 2026 protocols and U.S. safety mandates for impaired-driving prevention
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