Crucially, the motorist is not allowed to use a phone, doze off, or engage in any activity that diverts their attention from the road, he continued.
The hands-off technology in the £50,830 Ford will be free for the first 90 days, after which time users must pay up for a monthly subscription.
The new model has begun to be delivered since last month. It can travel at a top speed of 80 mph and use cameras and sensors to recognize lane lines, speed signs, and the position of obstacles.
As a “Level 2” driver assistance system, Ford’s BlueCruise technology still depends on a human driver to take over in the event of an accident.
According to the Society of Automotive Engineers, there are six stages of autonomous driving:
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