Human factor remains vital in self-driving cars

Passengers will play an important role in making autonomous vehicle safer

The presence of a passenger could improve safety for drivers in semi-autonomous cars, but taking back control of vehicle is still difficult, research indicates.

A simulator study shows the presence of a passenger can improve drivers’ focus on the road and help them to decide when manual control is needed in self-driving vehicles.

Having a front seat passenger in the vehicle was found to aid in giving directions and prevent drivers from falling asleep in the vehicles, but also created more...

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