Get the latest tech news

Experts say driver assistance systems are doing more for safety than self-driving tech | Autonomous cars are cool, but they have a long way to go

InsideEV spoke to experts who insist that the solution to improving road safety already exists in advanced driver assistance systems, such as automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance,...

Senior Researcher David Kidd explained that allowing more autonomy, such as that offered by Tesla's Autopilot and GM's Super Cruise, can have the opposite effect. While Tesla touts its miles-per-accident stats to highlight Autopilot's safety, high-profile fatal accidents involving self-driving cars have continued to occur, triggering federal probes. While the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) acknowledges distracted driving risks, it hasn't definitively linked Level 2 systems to increased crashes.

Get the Android app