As more shops perform advanced driver assistance systems, or ADAS, service and repairs, it is important that they demonstrate to customers that the service professionals on staff can diagnose, service and calibrate ADAS. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence's ADAS Specialist Certification test, or L4, is a new way shops can optimize repair opportunities on ADAS-equipped vehicles by employing L4-certified technicians.

“ASE certifications are the industry's leading way to recognize qualified technicians,” said ASE President and CEO Dave Johnson. “As ADAS systems grow increasingly complex, customers seek reliable sources for their safety needs. By 2018, over 92 percent of vehicles had at least one ADAS system so shop owners need assurance that their technicians are well-qualified and experienced in ADAS technology. Earning the L4 ADAS certification is the most effective way to demonstrate the expertise and trustworthiness that both employers and customers seek.”

The new test covers content focused on the diagnosis, service and calibration of radar, camera, ultrasonic and other advanced driver-assistance systems. Many of the questions relate to a sample vehicle with ADAS technology used by most manufacturers. The vehicle is described in the composite vehicle type 1 reference booklet provided as an electronic pop-up during the test. 

“Recently, I needed to have a cracked windshield replaced on my vehicle which was equipped with adaptive cruise control and lane keeping system,” Johnson said. “When the glass technician came to replace the windshield, he did a nice job of physically replacing the windshield. However, he never attached a scan tool and drove the vehicle to recalibrate the front camera that is attached to the glass assembly. The next time I drove the vehicle, it would not center on the highway lane as it had previously. Not calibrating the camera as instructed by the manufacturer resulted in a poor customer experience and potential safety issue because the technician did not have the tools or possibly the knowledge to execute the complete repair procedure.

"We encourage automotive service professionals to receive quality ADAS training and get ASE L4 certified so they can let their customers know that they have the understanding and expertise to keep them safe and their vehicles operating properly.”

A study guide is available to help with test preparation. For more information and to register, visit the test registration page.