DOT to run tests to see if drivers freak out when their car takes over

The cars are smarter, and it is possible that the car may be able to handle most driving tasks in a not too distant future. Motorists are ready to enter into this reality? The U.S. Department of Transportation is curious to know, and tests are about to be, to see how many motorists can easily place their trust in the hands of an autonomous vehicle.

Researchers for the DOT to start on the track - not designed for fast lap times, but the reactions of the driver and passenger safety are to be assessed to intervene if necessary. The customized vehicles include equipment to "talk" to each other. This data-relay allows a car, which the other. If a car does not see on a collision course with another, it can initiate a panic stop to avoid an accident. The DOT wants to know how drivers in situations where jump in their cars to respond to save the day.

The tests will take place in several cities. The results of this research will be with Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen are shared. Although the tests to move into the countries leading manufacturers additional tests around the world. Automatic cars are set to take over the streets of Frankfurt, while others driverless vehicles racing in Belgium address.

Damon Lavrinc own recently got a taste of the action to follow when he scanned the automated trainer BMW.