I doubt that's true. I don't know why it wasn't in the actual article, but the byline of the title is: "PREPARE TO RESUME CONTROL IN 10 SECONDS...", which I thi

I doubt that's true. I don't know why it wasn't in the actual article, but the byline of the title is: "PREPARE TO RESUME CONTROL IN 10 SECONDS...", which I think is the minimum time that it takes to exit autonomous mode. the ars technica article is just kinda garbage honestly. https://techcrunch.com/2023/09/27/first-drive-navigating-la-freeways-with-mercedes-hands-off-eyes-off-automated-driving-system/ https://techcrunch.com/2023/09/27/first-drive-navigating-la-... > However, if the system senses a pedestrian or a bicyclist on the highway, detects an emergency vehicle or enters a construction zone, Drive Pilot will hand control back over to the driver. There are audible, visual and tactile warnings — the seatbelt tightens — and during that time the car is still actively driving. > If after 10 seconds I do not respond, Drive Pilot brings the car to a stop in the lane, > Drive Pilot is currently legal on California and Nevada freeways. Of course, all states are different in terms of traffic liability, but Mercedes-Benz says it stands behind its product as long as the driver operates the system correctly in a properly maintained vehicle.