More Kiwis taking 'hands off' approach with self-driving technology

More Kiwis are taking a "hands off" approach with self-driving technology, with some using fully autonomous vehicles that are supervised by a driver. The driver is still responsible for ensuring the vehicle operates safely, and the car can trigger alerts if the driver becomes distracted. Tesla Model Y L owner Mike Jones believes the technology is extremely safe, having driven the car non-stop between Bucklands Beach and Huntly. The car performed as well, if not better, than most human drivers.

• The vehicle can trigger alerts if the driver becomes distracted, and too many alerts can suspend the driver's use of the technology.
• Christchurch Tesla owner Jaggy Bhupal acknowledges that the car sometimes makes mistakes, such as overtake a slow vehicle or fail to make way for an ambulance.
• Tesla owner Etienne Jordaan believes the technology cuts down on human error, and the government is monitoring developments in autonomous vehicle technology.

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