Government paves the way for hands-free driving on UK motorways by the end of this year - but insurers warn that calling tech self-driving may cause a spike in accidents
DfT announced this morning that the first types of self-driving vehicles could be on UK roads by end of 2021
Automated Lane Keeping Systems would permit hands-free driving on motorways at speeds up to 37mph
Ministers say the tech could ease congestion, cut emissions and reduce accidents caused by human error
Consultation to take place to make changes to Highway Code to allow these systems to be used on the road
Britain’s Ambitions to Lead in Driverless Cars Faces Insurance Speed Bumps By Nick Carey, Paul Lienert and Tina Bellon | April 23, 2021
Britain’s goal to be a leader in adopting self-driving cars could backfire unless automakers and government regulators spell out the current limitations of the technology, insurance companies warn.
Insurers are key players in the shift to automated driving, with some investing in a technology they believe will slash accidents and deaths, and save them billions in payouts.
But they are worried drivers might equate today’s lower levels of automation with fully self-driving vehicles, potentially causing more accidents in the short term and permanently damaging public confidence in the technology.
INSIGHT-Britain s driverless car ambitions hit speed bump with insurers Reuters 1 hr ago
By Nick Carey, Paul Lienert and Tina Bellon
LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - Britain s goal to be a leader in adopting self-driving cars could backfire unless automakers and government regulators spell out the current limitations of the technology, insurance companies warn.
Insurers are key players in the shift to automated driving, with some investing in a technology they believe will slash accidents and deaths, and save them billions in payouts.
But they are worried drivers might equate today s lower levels of automation with fully self-driving vehicles, potentially causing more accidents in the short term and permanently damaging public confidence in the technology.
Insurers Warn that Drivers May Not Understand Limits of ‘Automated’ Car Technology
LONDON – Britain’s goal to be a leader in adopting self-driving cars could backfire unless automakers and government regulators spell out the current limitations of the technology, insurance companies warn.
Insurers are key players in the shift to automated driving, with some investing in a technology they believe will slash accidents and deaths, and save them billions in payouts.
But they are worried drivers might equate today’s lower levels of automation with fully self-driving vehicles, potentially causing more accidents in the short term and permanently damaging public confidence in the technology.
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