Method and system for shoulder departure assistance in an automotive vehicle

The present invention relates to a method and system (1) for shoulder departure assistance in an automotive vehicle (2). The system (1) comprises: means (7) for establishing lane assignment (3) when travelling fully or partially in a shoulder; means (7) for establishing the presence of upcoming changes in road properties of the assigned shoulder lane (3); means (9) for establishing the presence of a vehicle (4) in a lane (6) adjacent to the shoulder lane (3) assigned the vehicle (2) hosting the system (1). The system (1) further comprises means (10) for executing a first driver warning - if established that upcoming changes in road properties are such that the assigned shoulder lane (3) is unsuitable for further travel; and means (10) for executing a second driver warning - if further established that a vehicle (4) is present in a lane (6) adjacent to the shoulder lane (3) assigned the vehicle (2) hosting the system (1).