Watch: Autocar drives 'hands-off' in UK with Ford BlueCruise
“It’s not every day that you can say you’ve placed one foot in the future, but Ford BlueCruise becoming the first hands-free driving system of its kind to receive approval for use in a European country is a significant step forward for our industry.
“There’s a good reason why Ford BlueCruise is the first hands-free driving system to be cleared for use in a European country: we’ve proven beyond doubt that it can support the driver while also ensuring that they keep their eyes on the road for their safety and that of their passengers while the system is active,” said Torsten Wey, manager, advanced driver assistance systems, Ford Europe.
Elsewhere, Mercedes-Benz is making gains with level three technology, which doesn’t require the driver’s full attention. Germany and the US state of Nevada have given permission for the car maker to use its Drive Pilot on public roads. The system, fitted to the latest Mercedes-Benz S-Class and EQS, is capable of taking control over driving at speeds of up to 40mph.
Look away for a few seconds and the system will quickly advise you to"watch the road", and if it senses persistent distraction or irregular road conditions, it hands control back to the driver. It seems to work flawlessly on free-flowing motorways up to the legal limit, but as with standard adaptive cruise control, it will probably feel natural to put your hands back on the wheel when the driving situation feels like it demands a more 'human' touch.
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