AAA Study Finds Problems with Driver Assistance Technology
Whats called active driving assistance is designed to automate certain aspects of driving. In fact, the auto club group is recommending against purchasing a car with active drive assistance. A release from AAA reads,Our advice is to look for a vehicle with adaptive cruise control but wait a few years until the technology improves before purchasing a vehicle with active driving assistance.Researchers tested five cars equipped with driving assistance. AAA suggested manufacturers should do more simulations, closed-course testing and actual on-road evaluations prior to adding them to vehicles. Experts also said the systems need to perform more consistently to improve the driver experience and overall reliability and safety.