In this paper a new approach to the problem of recognizing the preceding vehicle on highways is presented. The system is based
on monocular vision. Since on highways the position of the preceding vehicle in the image varies slowly, its previous and
current positions are compared using correlation. Such image processing produces a very clear output, which, at a higher level,
allows a simple and fast recognition.
The work described in this paper has been developed in the framework of the Integrated Project APALACI – PReVENT, a European
research activity funded by the European Commission to contribute to road safety by developing and demonstrating preventive
safety applications and technologies.