Thatcham Research has reacted to a U.K. government proposal to allow hands- and eyes-off driving as of 2021 with automated lane-keeping systems. According to Thatcham’s director of research, Matthew Avery, the government’s plan threatens road safety. “Proper automation is what we want. This is not proper automation. This does not replace a competent human driver,” said Avery. “If you need the driver to save the day, you can’t let the driver do anything that distracts them.” (Source: Auto Express) Read the original story…
