[Read: Neural\u2019s market outlook for artificial intelligence in 2021 and beyond<\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n Drivers of Level 2 equipped vehicles were also found to be 12 times more likely to take their hands off the wheel when compared to driving manually with no assistance.<\/p>\n To uncover this phenomenon, the IIHS gathered a group of 20 drivers and gave them one of two vehicles for a month \u2014 either a Land Rover Range Rover Evoque or a Volvo S90.<\/p>\n The Evoque came equipped with adaptive cruise control, a Level 1 system. The S90 came equipped with Volvo\u2018s Pilot Assist System, which keeps the vehicle centered in its lane and also has an adaptive cruise control function.<\/p>\n As it turns out, the drivers of the Volvo were all-round more likely to let their guard down, take their attention off the road, and check their phone or adjust the vehicle\u2019s controls.<\/p>\n Over the course of the month though, drivers of the Range Rover also became more likely to pick up their phone. However, when they did they didn\u2019t interact with it in ways that have been linked to causing crashes.<\/p>\n Even though Level 2 systems can do more than Level 1 systems, they still require the driver to pay complete attention to the road. Drivers allowing themselves to be distracted more often when using higher level ADAS systems results in increased risk for them and other road users.<\/p>\n It\u2019s obvious to say that people driving cars with more advanced driver assistance systems put more faith in them. What this study really highlights is the need for driver monitoring systems to ensure that automated features are used safely and appropriately.<\/p>\n It also demonstrates a need for proper education for drivers, so they are made fully aware of the capabilities and limitations of the system\u2019s they\u2019re using.<\/p>\n It\u2019s worth noting no consumer cars on the road at the moment are capable of truly driving themselves despite suggestions that they can<\/a>.<\/p>\n Source: Roadshow by CNET<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>SHIFT<\/a> is brought to you by Polestar. It\u2019s time to accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility. That is why Polestar combines electric driving with cutting-edge design and thrilling performance.<\/span><\/i> Find out how<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Published November 20, 2020 \u2014 11:29 UTC <\/p>\n![\"land](\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/11\/2019_Land_Rover_Range_Rover_Evoque_R-Dynamic_2.0.jpg\")
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