IIHS Report Criticizes Safety of Driver Assist Systems

A comprehensive evaluation by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found most advanced driver assistance systems lacking in crucial safety measures.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's first report on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) found that 11 out of 14 systems received a 'poor' rating.
Only one system, the Teammate with Advanced Drive available on Lexus LS 2022-24 models, was deemed to have acceptable safety measures.
The report highlights the need for systems to better monitor driver attention and ensure drivers remain engaged.
Most systems failed to adequately detect if a driver’s eyes are on the road and if their hands are on the steering wheel.
The IIHS calls for improvements in ADAS systems to prevent misuse and enhance road safety, suggesting that some fixes could be achieved through software updates.