A study conducted by the American Automobile Association (AAA) noted that monitoring systems that rely only on how drivers handle the steering wheel were not successful.
see photosAAA study tests two camera-based surveillance systems
A study by the American Automobile Association found on Tuesday that some vehicles are equipped with automatic assist technology intended to keep drivers alert and watch the road fail at that task. The AAA study noted that monitoring systems that rely only on how drivers handle the steering wheel were not successful. Those who use cameras to monitor drivers’ eye and head position were significantly more effective at keeping drivers focused while the vehicle software was engaged.
AAA said that on average, those direct monitoring systems issued an alert to the driver about 50 seconds earlier than those relying on indirect steering wheel input. Monitoring systems are becoming widespread as part of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), which can automate some driving tasks and control a car’s braking and acceleration. Automakers are offering them on more vehicle models and the cost of the technology drives up the selling prices of the car.
Automakers tout the systems as improving safety and convenience, but insurance groups and safety researchers have repeatedly warned that drivers may mistake them for self-driving systems, leading to overdoses.
Tesla Model 3s and Ys manufactured in 2021 and later offer cabin cameras to determine driver inattention, carmaker says
The AAA study tested two camera-based surveillance systems, a 2021 Cadillac Escalade with General Motors’ “Super Cruise” system and a 2021 Subaru Forester with “iSight” technology, and two systems that rely only on steering wheel engagement: A 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe with “Highway Driving Assist” and a 2020 Tesla Model 3 with “Autopilot”.
The Hyundai system performed the worst, followed by Tesla. Subaru’s and GM’s systems were much better at keeping drivers engaged, but none of the monitoring systems performed perfectly. “Driver monitoring systems are a good first step in preventing fatal accidents, but they are not foolproof,” said Greg Brannan, AAA’s director of automotive engineering.
The carmaker says Tesla Model 3s and Ys were manufactured in 2021 and the latter offered cabin cameras to determine driver negligence. AAA said it got the 2020 Model 3 strictly based on availability.
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