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Not always. The computer focuses better, but isn’t yet as capable. When things get dicey and the computer abruptly hands control back to a zoned-out human, the
by mattkrause 7y ago
Not always.
The computer focuses better, but isn’t yet as capable. When things get dicey and the computer abruptly hands control back to a zoned-out human, they won’t have the same situational awareness as if they had been driving all along. OTOH, driving also tires humans out, which leads to errors and accidents too.
Figuring out the right balance is non-trivial.
- mulmen 7y agoMaybe. It may be the case as other commenters in this thread have said that the automation actually lets them prepare for unexpected events more than normal because it handles the mundane steering and speed adjustments.
- mattkrause 7y agoThat seems very, very unlikely to me. I can imagine that being able to relax on the highway makes subsequent high-stress city driving a little more bearable, but people are really bad at going from zoned-out to action mode quickly.
- mulmen 7y agoI'm challenging the assumption that driving aids cause drivers to "zone out" any more than normal driving. Driving automation has been common for decades in the form of cruise control. I don't see anyone making the claim that using it makes you "zone out". Auto Pilot is just an evolution of this that handles the steering too. Drivers still need to drive and be engaged.