Sentences with phrase «driver takes their hands off the wheel»

Tesla doesn't yet condone drivers taking their hands off the wheel, and when asked whether the car can avoid pedestrians, Musk said «it shouldn't hit pedestrians... hopefully».

If the driver takes their hands off the wheel for a defined period of time, or the vehicle crosses a lane marking without use of a turn signal, the system countersteers and later provides an audible warning and a visual warning in the instrument cluster, asking the driver to take over steering.

After a tight turn the front wheels do not automatically straighten out when the driver takes his hands off the wheel.

If the driver takes their hands off the wheel for a defined period of time, or the vehicle crosses a lane marking without use of a turn signal, the system countersteers and later provides an audible warning and a visual signal in the instrument cluster, asking the driver to take over steering.

Not exact matches

While some companies like Tesla already offer semi-autonomous technology — where the driver can take their hands off the wheel for brief periods of time — it is likely to be several years before people can turn over the majority of the driving to the «brains» in their vehicle.

Tesla is also adding an «autopilot» feature so drivers can take their hands off the wheel on highways later this year.

Drivers could go against what Tesla says and take their hands off the wheel, however the company is quick to admit that the system does have its faults.

Krafcik's optimism comes as automakers like Tesla market features like Autopilot, which allows drivers to take their hands off the wheel for short periods of time.

As I pray I sometimes visualise taking my hands off the steering wheel and allowing God to sit in the driver's seat.

Cadillac is joining the ranks of Toyota, BMW, and Volkswagen this week, by announcing that it is working on an automated driving technology named Super Cruise that could allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel for long stretches of road trips.

It can park itself automatically via a remote - control app, allow the driver to briefly take hands off the wheel at speeds up to 130 mph, adapt to what the vehicle in front is doing, steer itself through obstacles like a narrow construction lane at speeds up to 80 mph, and overtake traffic automatically.

SAFETY FEATURES: - Rear vision camera - Brake assist - Passenger airbag - ABS brakes - Driver airbag INCLUDED FEATURES: Using the multi-function steering wheel, listen to your favourite music and answer calls without taking your hands off the wheel.

This means that the driver can concentrate fully on dynamic driving without having to take their hands off the wheel.

The driver to controls the entire infotainment system using finger swipes, without having to take their hands off the steering wheel.

With the available Hands - Free Text Messaging Assistant (part of NissanConnectSM), drivers can manage incoming text messages via voice control without taking their hands from the wheel or eyes off the Hands - Free Text Messaging Assistant (part of NissanConnectSM), drivers can manage incoming text messages via voice control without taking their hands from the wheel or eyes off the hands from the wheel or eyes off the road.

Then there's the Touch Control buttons in the steering wheel, which enable drivers to control the instrument cluster and multimedia system using finger swipes without having to take their hands off the steering wheel.

Touch - sensitive buttons control the infotainment system, without the driver having to take his hands off the steering wheel.

This is the second time the safety board has probed a Tesla crash that may be linked to Autopilot, Tesla's semi-autonomous driver assist system that handles some tasks and allows drivers under certain conditions to take their hands off the wheel for extended periods.

Now easier than ever, drivers can navigate their infotainment systems without ever taking their hands off the wheel.

If drivers take their hands off the steering wheel completely, the system detects this and issues a warning, both acoustic and by vibration, to request that the driver resume control, and then the system switches itself off.

Even the steering wheel of the RX comes with a multi-information switch, giving the driver easier access to numerous function settings without taking their hands off the steering wheel.

The GT - R's steering wheel - mounted shift paddles allow drivers to change gears mid-turn without taking their hands off the wheel.

* Twin Clutch SST models are fitted as standard with steering column - mounted lightweight magnesium paddle shifters that allow the driver to shift manually without taking his hand off the steering wheel.

Similarly, if the driver later takes his or her hands off the wheel, the DMM display automatically changes from «M» to «A» and the vehicle continues to drive in an automated mode.

Super Cruise is a highway autopilot system that allows the driver to take their hands off the steering wheel under certain conditions, allowing the car to basically drive itself.

The driver is able to control the entire infotainment system using finger swipes without having to take their hands off the steering wheel.

All functions are driver - oriented and allow easy operation even when the critical limits are reached — and all without the driver having to take his or her hands off the steering wheel.

Thanks to the inclusion of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, drivers can access many of their phone's basic capabilities without taking their eyes off of the road or their hands off of the steering wheel.

Another first for the C - Class is that drivers can now operate the Distronic and cruise control systems without taking their hands off the steering wheel.

They respond to swiping motions like the screen of a smartphone, enabling the driver to control the functions of the instrument cluster and of the entire infotainment system without having to take hands off the steering wheel.

The interface responds precisely to horizontal and vertical swiping movements, allowing the driver the control the infotainment system just by using his fingers, without having to take his hands off the wheel.

Also, the paddle shifters have now been mounted directly to the newly designed steering wheel (as opposed to the steering column), which allows the driver to select gears of the 6 - speed dual clutch transmission without having to take his hands off the wheel during mid-turn.

Multi-function buttons featured as standard help the driver concentrate on the essential, operating the telephone or audio system at the touch of a finger, without having to take his hand off the steering wheel.

With the standard Hands - Free Text Messaging Assistant, drivers can manage incoming text messages via voice control without taking their hands from the wheel or eyes off the Hands - Free Text Messaging Assistant, drivers can manage incoming text messages via voice control without taking their hands from the wheel or eyes off the hands from the wheel or eyes off the road.

G - Class drivers are able to control the full infotainment system without taking their hands off the steering wheel.

The driver can control the entire infotainment system using finger swipes, without having to take their hands off the steering wheel.

Drivers can take their hands off the steering wheel permanently and, depending on national laws, focus on a different activity that is supported by the car — such as watching a TV program on the 10.1 - inch display in the center console.

With the available Hands - Free Text Messaging Assistant (part of NissanConnect with Mobile Apps), drivers can manage incoming text messages via voice control without taking their hands from the wheel or eyes off the Hands - Free Text Messaging Assistant (part of NissanConnect with Mobile Apps), drivers can manage incoming text messages via voice control without taking their hands from the wheel or eyes off the hands from the wheel or eyes off the road.

The interior is about as «driver - oriented» as they come, with all the major controls easily reachable without taking one's hands off the wheel.

It's such an essential part of life these days that automakers have recognized the importance of giving drivers the ability to send a text message without ever taking their hands off the wheel.

Thumb buttons on the steering wheel of the 2017 Mercedes - Benz GLS450, for example, allow drivers to answer hands - free phone calls or utilize other infotainment applications without having to take their eyes off the roadway.

Driver distraction applies to any activity that takes the driver's eyes off the road (visual distraction), their mind off the task of driving (cognitive distraction), or their hands off the wheel (manual distracDriver distraction applies to any activity that takes the driver's eyes off the road (visual distraction), their mind off the task of driving (cognitive distraction), or their hands off the wheel (manual distracdriver's eyes off the road (visual distraction), their mind off the task of driving (cognitive distraction), or their hands off the wheel (manual distraction).

For example, if a driver decides to input data into a navigation system while driving, they are not only taking their eyes off of the road, but they are taking their hands off of the wheel and applying their attention to something other than the road in front of them.

Distracted Driving is a big deal these days, with state governments and non-profit advocacy groups doing everything they can to get drivers to take their hands off the phone and put them on the wheel.

One investigation in particular resulted in Tesla's move to improve its Autopilot feature, while they also began to warn drivers never to take their hands off the wheel even in Autopilot mode.

For Pennsylvania drivers the new ban is just a helpful reminder that they should avoid all distractions behind the wheel, especially the use of a texting device which requires them to take their eyes off the road and even their hands off the wheel.

The partnership between Microsoft and Harman is geared more towards letting drivers more easily listen and respond to emails, schedule meetings, and join Skype or other conference calls without taking their eyes off the road, or their hands off the wheel.