A recent survey of transport specialists has identified the misuse of driver-assistance systems as a major risk to road safety. The survey, which covered over 1,000 transport specialists in policy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology across car-producing countries, found that 30% of respondents cited human misunderstanding or misuse of driving assistance systems as the leading driver of mobility safety issues.
Industry Concerns
Industry concerns about human error have grown as some governments weigh tougher regulations for automated driving systems. In the U.S., concerns have been raised over features offered by automakers, including Ford’s BlueCruise system and Tesla’s Full Self-Driving, which is seeking approval for a Europe-wide rollout.
According to Ignacio Alvarez, R&D Chief at Italian brake maker Brembo, which financed the survey, it is essential to ensure that these systems are explained to the end-user with clear visibility of what they can and cannot do. The survey also found that two-thirds of professionals believed advertising overstated these systems’ capabilities, creating unrealistic expectations.
The Economist Enterprise survey also polled over 5,000 road-users, 88% of whom said they support tougher road-safety measures, suggesting backing for stricter regulation. Regulators in China are considering tighter oversight of advanced driver-assistance systems following a fatal crash involving a Xiaomi vehicle.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
