While driving, you are using your motor vehicle’s active lane keep assist system. How can you manually override this driver assist system in the event that it intervenes?

In German traffic rules, active lane keep assist systems help keep your vehicle within its lane by providing steering inputs. To manually override this system when it intervenes, you can either counter-steer or activate the indicator.

Counter-steering (turning the steering wheel opposite or more strongly) signals to the system that you want to take control, so it temporarily stops assisting. Activating the indicator shows your intention to change lanes, which also causes the system to pause or disengage to allow you to execute the maneuver safely.

Simply accelerating does not override the lane keep assist, as it is designed to respond to steering and signaling inputs, not speed changes. Therefore, the correct ways to manually override the system are by counter-steering or using the indicator. Understanding these helps ensure you maintain control and handle the assist system properly while driving.