Auto Safety Group's New Ratings Program Shows Most Partial Driving Automation Systems Performing Poorly
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 22:56
IIHS Auto Safety Ratings Program
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that most partial driving automation systems received 'poor' ratings in their new safety ratings program.
- The evaluation included systems from BMW, Ford, General Motors, Genesis, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Tesla, and Volvo.
- Out of 14 systems tested, 11 were rated 'poor,' 2 were 'marginal,' and only 1 was 'acceptable.'
Concerns and Highlights
- The auto safety group emphasized the lack of measures preventing misuse and driver distraction in current systems.
- Experts suggest that the casual use of 'self-driving' terminology could lead to safety issues and driver complacency.
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