ADAS systems have helped some drivers avoid some potential accidents. But does it resolve every safety problem? Here are some thoughts from Quotezone on the issue of tech use in cars in general;
A new survey, by car insurance comparison experts at Quotezone.co.uk, reveals just how many Brits are relying on car automation systems when driving, risking penalty points or even disqualification. As car technology (tech) becomes more advanced and the industry moves towards fully automated vehicles, novice motorists are not gaining the experience of basic skills – with 37% stating the reason they use assisted car tech is because it makes driving easier.
Half of drivers (50%) say they use the assisted features every time they drive and 25% say they always use it to park – fundamental driving skills like parallel parking, speed control and timely braking are all taken out of the driver’s control.
Not only could these technological crutches make people worse drivers, but any accidents caused while using this tech could land motorists with costly penalties.
AUTOMATED TECH IS BECOMING THE DEFAULT SETTING
When it comes to insurance premiums, drivers are warned to make sure their provider is aware of all automated tech in their car. Due to developments in automated car tech, the motoring industry is moving towards manufacturing fully self-driving cars.
In these vehicles, insurance providers will likely be liable for claims while the artificial intelligence is driving unless it is not properly insured, then the cars owner will be liable.
Greg Wilson, CEO of car insurance comparison site Quotezone.co.uk, said: “Our survey results show the majority of people have some sort of automated technology in their cars, and many of them are relying on it regularly when it comes to basic driving skills.
“Things like parallel parking, timely braking, cruise control and navigation have all been taken out of the drivers control by automated car systems. This raises a question around whether this is making us worse drivers, considering many of us are no longer practicing driving skills to complete these, sometimes tricky, manoeuvres.
“Within our survey, 12% said with the advanced car technology they found themselves looking away from the road more often. Drivers must ensure they are following the Highway Code and that none of these assisted features are causing a distraction or lack of concentration. Failure to do so could land them with hefty fines, points on their license or even disqualification.”
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