Can Drivers Become Too Comfortable With ADAS?

The latest body of research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that drivers who use ADAS features grow comfortable with the technology over time, but the degree of that comfort could raise potential concerns. In essence, drivers who engaged with common ADAS features began to lower their overall attention to the driving task as the study went on. In this solo episode, AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony recaps and summarizes the findings from AAA and shares key insights from Dr. William Horrey, technical director for the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.  Additional Resources:  Trust But Verify – Drivers Learn to Use Vehicle Safety Tech But On Their Terms via the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety: https://rb.gy/963cp ADAS May Prevent 37 Million Crashes Over The Next 30 Years, but Road Safety Still a Concern via Molly McCarthy for AutoVision News: https://rb.gy/qok8j Clearing The Confusion: Recommended Common Naming for ADAS: https://rb.gy/6ipfy  MyCarDoesWhat: https://rb.gy/klctn  A Multi-Method Approach to Understanding Drivers’ Experiences and Behavior Under Partial Vehicle Automation: https://rb.gy/8get9