Abstract: Examples are disclosed for systems and methods for increasing a performance of a driver monitoring system (DMS) based on contextual information within a cabin of the vehicle. In one embodiment, a method comprises, during operation of a vehicle by a driver, collecting vehicle environment status information inside a cabin of the vehicle, the vehicle environment status information related to environmental factors that may impact a cognitive load of the driver and including at least one of information regarding one or more passengers of the vehicle; and information from one or more dashboard controls of the vehicle; and based on the vehicle environment status information and an estimated physiological state of the driver, adjusting one or more environmental controls of the vehicle.