Abstract: The disclosure is related to a method and a system for assisting a driver of a road vehicle. A data processing unit receives data representing at least a relative position of the road vehicle, outputs, through a display device and/or an interior lighting device, a visual alert when the data processing unit determines that the data fulfill a first condition, and outputs, through a sound-emitting device, an audible alert when the data processing unit determines that the data fulfill a second condition after fulfilling the first condition.

Abstract: An automated driving system comprising an electronic control unit and a driver stimulation device suitable for stimulating the driver by being activated according to at least one stimulation pattern. In this automated driving system, the electronic control unit is configured to cause said driver stimulation device to be activated according to at least one periodical stimulation pattern, when the automated driving system is activated. Such stimulation helps the driver to maintain his or her level of situation awareness at an appropriate level at all times.