CNBC AI News, July 23rd – As automakers aggressively market their advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), a critical reminder for drivers: these features are aids, not replacements for attentive human control.
Currently, China categorizes vehicle driving automation into six levels. Level 3 (L3) marks the dividing line: below are driver-assistance systems, while above represent conditional automation. Notably, there are currently no certified L3 systems commercially available.
Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Professor Lu Guangquan emphasizes: “L2 [systems] require the driver to remain fully engaged – eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. Therefore, in the event of an accident, unless you can prove the incident was caused by a product defect, the driver bears full responsibility.”
The true value of L2 systems lies in reducing driver fatigue, not substituting for human oversight. As Professor Lu of Beihang University succinctly puts it: “Keeping your hands on the wheel is not just an operational requirement; it’s a physical manifestation of responsibility. Safety always begins in the driver’s seat.”
Wan Gang, Chairman of the China Association for Science and Technology, previously stated publicly: “Currently, the regulations for L2 [systems] are rigid. L2 is L2. Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) integration with autonomous driving is the next stage of development.”
Furthermore, a joint investigation by CCTV News and a third party simulated accident scenarios involving ADAS on real highways and city roads. The simulation results reveal a concerning reality:
Highway at Night, Construction Zone + Truck Obstruction: Only 47% of test vehicles successfully avoided collision!
Child Darting Across the Road: Only 58% of test vehicles were able to stop effectively!
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