Cyberlaw experts: Take back control. No, we're not talking about Brexit. It's Automated Lane Keeping16 Jul 2021 13:20
Are we ready for this?
This announcement would suggest that industry and regulators have solved all the issues relating to how drivers interact with advanced driving assistance systems. However, the truth is we still have much to learn, prompting Thatcham Research and the British Association of Insurers to urge the government to revise its current plans. The reluctance to support the move is because AKLS falls far short of true "self-driving" and requires intense monitoring by the driver to take back control at a moment's notice.
It's important to note that drivers will remain responsible if they fail to take back control of the vehicle in a timely manner, or if they mis-use the ALKS. This type of system is "conditional" automation, and depends upon a driver who understands the limits of the technology, and one who understands their legal responsibilities, monitoring the automated system.
The UK government is not currently considering mandatory training for operating ALKS, nor will the operation of self-driving vehicles require a special licence
Problems will arise if drivers have unrealistic expectations about the system's capability, and their responsibilities, or are tempted to push the technology to its limits.
Cars fitted with driver assistance systems like ALKS are marketed as a luxury, a feature which "takes the burden out of driving."
https://www.theregister.com/2021/07/16/automated_lane_keeping_systems_feature/