Tesla Autopilot, partial automation
Tesla and Volvo drivers using partial automation tech were studied. Here are the results
The IIHS conducted a study of Tesla's Autopilot and Volvo's Pilot Assist systems to examine driver behavior when using partial automation.
Tesla Autopilot and other assists increase distracted driving, study finds
The latest data points come from a pair of studies just published by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, one studying drivers using Tesla's Autopilot, the other focusing on Volvo's Pilot Assist. Both found that when drivers use partially automated driving systems, they pay less attention to the road and start multitasking instead.
Drivers more likely to be distracted while using partial automation tech, study shows
Drivers are more likely to engage in non-driving activities, such as checking their phones or eating a sandwich, when using partial automation systems, with some easily skirting rules set to limit distractions,
Pay Attention! Study Shows Automated Driver Systems Lead to More Distraction
The latest studies show that drivers quickly master tricks to keep safety systems running while undergoing distractions like grooming and phone use.
Drivers using tech like Tesla's Autopilot are more likely to goof off, study says
New data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) confirms that most drivers are likely to multitask and get distracted if their vehicles are equipped with partial automation software.
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