Real Time Driver Safety Monitoring System

Abstract

Road accidents caused by microsleep and sudden health deterioration have become a serious and growing concern, often resulting in loss of control over vehicles and severe casualties. Traditional transportation systems generally lack realtime monitoring mechanisms to detect early signs of driver fatigue or medical emergencies. To overcome this limitation, a Real-Time Driver Safety Monitoring System is proposed to continuously assess the driver’s alertness and physical condition using multiple sensors. The system employs an eye blink sensor to detect irregular or slow blinking patterns that indicate drowsiness. In addition, heartbeat and body temperature sensors are used to monitor abnormal physiological conditions such as irregular pulse rate, fever, or stress-related changes. When the system identifies risky conditions, it immediately activates a buzzer to alert the driver and prevent potential accidents. For more critical situations, the system sends an SMS notification along with the vehicle’s real time location to predefined emergency contacts. It can also initiate an automatic safety response by gradually reducing vehicle speed and bringing it to a controlled stop. This multi-layered approach ensures early detection, timely intervention, and improved driver awareness.