AAA Cautions Consumers about Active Driving Assistance Systems
September 14, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Motorists using active driving assistance systems, which combine vehicle acceleration with braking and steering, tend to overlook safety limitations when the branding and marketing used to sell it suggest an “automated” driving experience, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Researchers found consumer information that stresses convenience and capabilities while minimizing limitations can inflate expectations regarding what the system can do and the situations that it can handle.
New Research Shows Automaker Marketing May Lead to Overconfidence, Misunderstanding of Active Driving Assistance Systems. (AAA)
AAA Study Finds Flaws with Driver Assistance Technologies
August 9, 2020
Nashville, TN – Although it’s designed to make you safer on the road, AAA is warning drivers to be cautious when trusting certain vehicle technology. What’s called “active driving assistance” is designed to automate certain aspects of driving.
However, AAA researchers warn that this system is far from 100% reliable.
New AAA research finds inconsistencies in vehicle systems that automate speed, braking and lane centering. (AAA)
Drivers Rely Too Heavily on New Vehicle Safety Technologies In Spite of Limitations
October 6, 2018
AAA
Washington, D.C. – More and more, drivers are recognizing the value in having vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like blind spot monitoring systems, forward collision warning and lane keeping assist.
However, while many of these technologies are rapidly being offered as standard, many drivers are unaware of the safety limitations of ADAS in their vehicles, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Misunderstanding and misuse of driver assistance technology could lead to a crash. (AAA)
