On 20/5/19 10:00 am, David wrote:
... What actually is the benefit of an automated vehicle where the driver has to closely monitor every action of the computer? ...
The vehicle monitors the driver, to make sure they are paying attention to the road. Seeing Machines technology was first used in non-automated trucks, to check drivers were not suffering fatigue.
Having to continually worry whether the computer was ...
The system checks the driver is looking out the window. If you close your eyes, or look down for too long, an alarm sounds.
And if there is an accident, to what extent am I legally responsible ...
If you fell asleep while driving, and the monitoring system failed to wake you, it may not get you out of a conviction: you should be alert when driving. However, it might be grounds for compensation from the car company, for the resulting injury, or damage.
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