Asphalt compactor stop/start assist

A method for controlling an asphalt compactor when changing directions, the method comprising:

• automatically performing a turn-out of the asphalt compactor by steering the asphalt compactor at a desired turning angle on an asphalt mat;
• automatically turning off a vibratory system for the asphalt compactor during the turn-out;
• automatically slowing down and stopping the asphalt compactor after a desired distance into the turn-out;
• and
• automatically moving the asphalt compactor in an opposite direction and restarting the vibratory system.

An asphalt compactor comprising:

• a frame;
• a drum coupled to the frame for rolling over and compacting an asphalt mat;
• and
• a controller configured to perform a turn-out of the asphalt compactor by steering the asphalt compactor at a desired turning angle on the asphalt mat;
• the controller configured to turn off a vibratory system for the asphalt compactor during the turn-out;
• the controller configured to slow down and stop the asphalt compactor after a desired distance into the turn-out;
• and
• the controller configured to move the asphalt compactor in an opposite direction and restart the vibratory system.