CNBC AI News, July 26th – A recent real-world assisted driving test of 36 vehicles conducted by Chinese auto platform Dongchedi has sparked significant debate and controversy.
The results of the testing, which simulated both highway and urban accident scenarios, revealed that only Tesla demonstrated the best performance, but even its vehicles failed to flawlessly navigate all the tests.
Chinese smart driving systems, including those from Huawei, exhibited even lower pass rates.
This test has ignited a firestorm of online discussion, with some criticizing the methodology as flawed and others alleging bias. However, much of the commentary deviates from the fundamental point of the test.
Experts suggest that the key takeaway is that regardless of the marketing hype surrounding autonomous driving features, current systems remain primarily *assistive* and not *dominant*. The driver retains ultimate responsibility behind the wheel.
The reposting of Dongchedi’s test by CCTV and other official media outlets underscores a central message: Smart driving technologies present inherent risks and should be considered an aid rather than a replacement for attentive driving.
Furthermore, media reports from Shenzhen indicate that car dealership sales staff are proactively emphasizing safety risks, explicitly requiring drivers to maintain a grip on the steering wheel and establishing usage limitations for assisted driving functions. This represents a shift from the “hands-free” narrative toward a more cautious “hands-on, eyes-on” approach to marketing these systems.
Lu Guangquan, a professor at Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Secretary-General of the Traffic Safety Professional Technical Committee of the China Intelligent Transportation Association, emphasizes that there are no currently certified Level 3 autonomous driving products available on the market. Level 2 systems require constant driver supervision, with drivers expected to keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road, and actively take control when needed. It is crucial to understand the limitations of assisted driving features and prioritize personal driving safety, he cautioned.
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