All Bakersfield drivers know what a nightmare Highway 99 can be. When enduring endless traffic jams on one of California's busiest roads, thousands of local commuters find their blood pressure climbing while they watch brake lights stretch for miles on a daily basis. However, drivers using Lincoln Co-Pilot360 are finding a better way. This smart technology is making traveling on Highway 99 manageable, reducing stress without compromising safety.
Why Highway 99 Demands Extra Driver Assistance
Highway 99 is a major road connecting Bakersfield to other areas of California. It's also infamous for crashes, particularly during rush hour. Located at Routes 99 and 58, about 40 miles north of The Grapevine and 115 miles from Los Angeles, Bakersfield creates a natural bottleneck where commuters and commercial trucks battle for space.
As a result, both Highway 99 and sections of the I-5 near Bakersfield show up repeatedly in accident reports. The primary causes of crashes, which include speeding, distracted driving, and driving under the influence, are all made more dangerous in the area's stop-and-go traffic.
The Highway 58 interchange brings additional challenges as lanes shrink and merging becomes tricky — especially heading north from Delano when morning traffic converges. These conditions make advanced driver-assistance technology essential for Central Valley commuters.
Meet Lincoln Co-Pilot360
Think of Lincoln Co-Pilot360 as your tireless driving buddy. Using cameras, sensors, and radar to constantly monitor the car's surroundings, it analyzes road conditions in real time. This isn't just one safety feature — it's a complete toolkit with features such as pre-collision assist, lane-keep assist, and blind-spot monitoring working together. Unlike drivers, this system never gets distracted and never stops watching for trouble.
The system's features cut accidents by up to 30% with forward collision warning and up to 50% with automatic emergency braking, offering real protection for drivers navigating Highway 99's unpredictable traffic. Co-Pilot360 comes standard on every Lincoln model, from the Corsair to the Navigator. For Bakersfield commuters, that means reliable assistance on every journey.
Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go
Available with Co-Pilot360 Plus, intelligent adaptive cruise control with stop and go handles stressful traffic with ease. It maintains preset speeds while adjusting as traffic slows, even stopping completely and restarting when traffic moves. The system uses radar to monitor traffic ahead and maintain safe distances, spotting speed limit signs and adjusting accordingly.
Drivers benefit most from this technology in heavy traffic and construction zones where speed limits change frequently. In these conditions, adaptive cruise control makes constant adjustments automatically, letting you focus on safety without stress.
Lane-Keeping and Blind-Spot Monitoring
The upgraded lane-keeping system offers three modes: alert only, aid only, or both together. Using forward-facing cameras, the system watches road markings to prevent lane drift — particularly valuable where Highway 99 narrows or construction creates confusing patterns. The system warns you if the car drifts without signaling and provides steering help to guide you back.
Blind-spot monitoring is essential for merging on Highway 99, especially near the Highway 58 interchange. Radar sensors in the rear bumper constantly check adjacent lanes, and the system alerts you with warning lights if a vehicle enters your blind spot. An alert also sounds if you signal to change lanes while someone's there. Even better, the system includes cross-traffic alert, detecting traffic approaching from either side to help when you're backing out of parking spots.
Traffic Sign Recognition and Evasive-Steering Assist
Traffic sign recognition spots and reads speed limit signs, helping you avoid speeding. This proves valuable on Highway 99 where construction means frequent speed limit changes, often without much warning, helping you avoid expensive tickets from missing these temporary changes.
Evasive-steering assist jumps in during emergency moments, helping you steer around sudden obstacles, whether that's debris, a stopped car, or farm equipment joining traffic. Pre-collision assist can spot pedestrians even in dim light, while post-collision braking automatically slows the car after a crash to prevent secondary impacts.
Choosing a Lincoln Model
Starting at $39,735, the Lincoln Corsair is a compact luxury SUV that seats five. With a 2.0L turbocharged I-4 engine that produces 250 hp, it gets 22 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. The option to upgrade to a 2.5L plug-in hybrid engine delivering 266 hp is also available. With the rear seats folded, the Corsair provides 57.6 cubic feet of cargo space.
The Lincoln Nautilus starts at $53,940 with the same 2.0L engine and a 310 hp hybrid option available. All-wheel drive is standard across all trims. A midsize SUV, it offers cargo space up to 71.3 cubic feet and seats five.
A three-row SUV, the Lincoln Aviator seats seven, and its twin-turbocharged 3.0L V-6 engine delivers 400 hp. The Aviator also provides 6,700 pounds of towing capacity and impressive acceleration, with the Reserve trim reaching 60 mph from standstill in just 5.4 seconds. Pricing starts at $59,295.
The Lincoln Navigator's twin-turbocharged 3.5L V-6 engine delivers 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque, pulling up to 8,700 pounds. Starting at $99,995, it seats eight with up to 107 cubic feet cargo space.
Every model includes Co-Pilot360 features such as automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring, while additional features are available across the lineup. These systems work by detecting problems rather than reacting to them, helping Highway 99 drivers avoid dangerous situations before they become emergencies.
Ownership Peace of Mind at Jim Burke Lincoln
At Jim Burke Lincoln, we don't just hand over the keys and wave goodbye. We offer free Co-Pilot360 orientation sessions and demonstrations, helping drivers feel safer on the road. Wireless software updates also ensure Co-Pilot360 systems are always updated with the latest fixes and features.
Our dealership technicians are specially trained on Lincoln's advanced systems, and we offer a pick up and delivery service, including complimentary loaners, so you can get your vehicle serviced with confidence and ease. At our convenient location in central Bakersfield, we make sure everyone can access the services they need, no matter how busy their schedules.
Our reputation for putting service first also means we provide ongoing support for Lincoln owners. We know that buying a luxury vehicle is a big investment, and we're committed to helping our customers get the most from every safety and comfort feature.
Experience Highway 99 Like Never Before
Lincoln Co-Pilot360 turns every Highway 99 commute from a stressful ordeal into a smooth, safe, and relaxing ride. Because these smart driver-assistance features are available across the lineup, you can choose the Lincoln model that best fits your family and lifestyle. Contact us at Jim Burke Lincoln today to schedule a service, personal technology demonstration, or test-drive.