IIHS study finds partial vehicle automation may increase driver distraction

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ATI News Team

Research by IIHS suggests systems like Tesla's Autopilot could lead to more distracted driving, raising concerns over traffic safety and prompting calls for regulation

Recent research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) suggests that partial automation systems in vehicles, like Volvo's Pilot Assist System and Tesla's Autopilot, may lead to an increase in driver distraction, such as phone checking or eating while driving, as reported by Automotive News on Sept. 18.

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