The present invention involves methods and systems for issuing a collision
warning to a driver at timing based on the driver's attitude level. The
methods involve the steps of determining the driver attitude level based
on the driver's actions in a plurality of driving conditions, determining
timing for issuing warning based on the driver attitude level, and
issuing warning based on the determined timing. The systems include a
first device for collecting data associated with driver attitude, and a
second device connected to the first device for determining a driver
attitude level. The second device includes a processor for processing the
data by applying pre-determined algorithm to determine the driver
attitude level. The systems may further include a third device connected
to the second device for determining timing for issuing warning
corresponding to the driver attitude level, and issuing a warning
according to the determined timing. Alternatively or additionally, the
third device may include a software for enabling a determination of the
rate of change in terms of acceleration and deceleration, and a control
for affecting the rate of change. Further, the third device may include a
software for enabling a determination of a safety distance and a distance
control.