Overview

• Mercedes-Benz received approval from California regulators to sell vehicles with a conditional automated driving system called Drive Pilot.
• Drive Pilot allows for hands-free, eyes-free driving at up to 40 mph on certain highways during daylight hours in California.
• Mercedes-Benz is the first automaker authorized to sell vehicles with an automated driving system to the public in California.
• Drive Pilot relies on sensors like cameras, radar, lidar and microphones to detect the surrounding environment and emergency vehicles.
• Mercedes-Benz must meet requirements related to safety, insurance and vehicle registration for owners to access the technology.