Partial automated driving systems don't make driving safer, study finds
A study found partial automated driving systems, like lane-keeping features, do not significantly improve road safety. Nissan Rogues with advanced driver assistance systems showed reduced crash rates, emphasizing the need for additional safeguards.
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A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute revealed that partial automated driving systems, like lane-keeping features, do not significantly enhance road safety. While other advanced driver assistance systems have shown reduced crash and claim rates, the study focused on older systems in Nissan Rogues and BMWs. The research found that lane departure crashes did not significantly differ between cars with partial automation and those without steering assist. However, Nissan Rogues equipped with various ADAS features did show lower rear-end and lane departure crash rates, especially on roads with speed limits below 35 mph. The study highlighted the importance of not mistaking partial automation for a safety feature and emphasized the need for additional safeguards to prevent driver distraction while using such systems. The study suggested that further research using telematics data could provide a clearer understanding of the effectiveness of lane-keeping systems in preventing crashes.
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4 commentsOther than being frequently incorrect it was also incredibly distracting. I never want my daily driver to do that. I can't have a whole pachinko parlor of distractions going on inside the car when I'm trying to focus on driving.
> Many driver assists do increase safety, but little evidence lane keeping is one.
So other things, such as emergency braking, may improve safety. The article is specifically about lane keeping, when the car steers for you to keep itself centered in the lane.
Exactly. I have lane centering in my car, and ONLY turn it on for highway driving. I don't feel my car's system is very effective on city streets, and in any case you mainly need that kind of help on long, mind-numbing journeys (where it's fantastic and makes driving much less stressful).
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