Most electronic systems that take on some driving tasks for humans don’t adequately make sure drivers are paying attention, and they don’t issue strong enough warnings to make drivers behave.
FILE - Car lights are reflected in the wet street as commuters line up in traffic to enter the I-110 Harbor freeway in the rain in downtown Los Angeles, March 6, 2024. Most electronic systems that take on some driving tasks for humans dont adequately make sure drivers are paying attention, and they dont issue strong enough warnings to make drivers behave. That's according to an insurance industry study published Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
It also says it is trying to fill a “regulatory void” left by inaction on the systems from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Harkey said the agency needs to do more to set standards for the systems, which are not able to drive vehicles themselves.IIHS safety ratings are closely followed by automakers, which often make changes to comply with them.
“That's why the focus is on how do we make sure that the driver remains focused on the driving task,” Harkey said. The institute also said if a system doesn't see a driver's eyes on the road or hands aren't ready to steer, there should be audible and visual alerts within 10 seconds. Before 20 seconds, the system should add a third alert or start an emergency procedure to slow down the vehicle, the institute said.
Lexus' Teammate system and GM's Super Cruise met the warning requirements, while systems from Nissan and Tesla were close.
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