Study: Allowing drivers to adjust steering while using partial automation boosts attentiveness and safety.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that allowing drivers to make minor steering adjustments while using partial automation systems can increase their attentiveness and reduce reliance on these systems. Drivers are more engaged and likely to intervene in dangerous situations when systems do not deactivate upon manual input. The study highlights the importance of cooperative steering designs in promoting safer driving habits.

November 26, 2024
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