Vehicle safety is ‘primary motivator’ for highly automated driving

The timeframe for the mass deployment of highly automated vehicles is under question. Experts in the automotive industry have divided opinions, with some suggesting that the rapid rollout of the technology is essential to improve vehicle safety. Others believe a steady approach is necessary to ensure the technology is fully understood by road users and the general public.

The introduction of legislation that governs the testing and deployment of highly automated vehicles could act as a catalyst, with the US taking the lead.