Drivers More Likely to Be Distracted While Using Partial Automation Tech, Study Shows

Drivers are more likely to engage in non-driving activities, such as checking their phones or eating a sandwich, when using partial automation systems, with some easily skirting rules set to limit distractions, new research showed on Tuesday.
The rush has sparked concerns and litigation around the dangers of driver distraction and crashes involving such technology.
The study with Volvo’s Pilot Assist had 29 volunteers who were found to be distracted for 30 percent of the time while using the system—“exceedingly high” according to the authors.