New research found that even after six months of use, people couldn't fully master advanced driver-assistance systems. 'This research suggests that today’s sophisticated vehicle technology requires more than trial-and-error learning to master it.'
Automated driving features are supposed to make cars safer. But in the hands of drivers who put too much trust in those systems, or simply don't know how to use them, they could make the roads more dangerous instead.Many new cars are equipped with automated driver-assistance features that people don't understand, or even worse,No, your Tesla can't drive you home on Autopilot after a night at the bar.
Some drivers also become less vigilant behind the wheel, or drive more aggressively, when they think the robot has their back.from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that even after six months of use, people couldn't fully master advanced driver-assistance systems. "This research suggests that today’s sophisticated vehicle technology requires more than trial-and-error learning to master it," said Jake Nelson, AAA’s director of traffic safety advocacy and research.
"You can’t fake it ‘til you make it at highway speeds," he said, calling for more rigorous driver training.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a series of deadly accidents involving Tesla vehicles equipped with Autopilot.Safety advocates also argue that marketing terms like "Autopilot" and "Pro Pilot" breed driver complacency.
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