RE: EuroNcap1 Oct 2020 11:32
Its got SEE stamped all over it......
What makes a good AD system, according to NCAP, is a good balance between steering support and driver input. Van Ratingen explains, “We test the cars in multiple very challenging scenarios that are not uncommon on the highway. Many of these systems will alone be unable to cope with the situations presented as they will see the object too late to avoid the crash. They need the driver to react.
The key is finding the balance between assistance and keeping the driver engaged. “Too little help from the car and there would be little benefit to the driver. Too much support, and the driver may be lured into thinking they don’t need to maintain attention,” says van Ratingen.
What this means is that with increasing levels of assistance from the car, it becomes more and more critical for the system to ensure that the driver remains engaged in the driving task. “The more support and assistance the car gives the driver, the more effort actually has to be put in by the manufacturer to make sure the driver is engaged,” van Ratingen says.
In Euro NCAP’s recent testing, high-end vehicles including BMW, Mercedes and Audi have shown an improvement in the assistance of their systems over the two years, as they have all made a conscious effort to further balance their advancements with increased driver engagement.
https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/euro-ncap-whos-driving/