A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) revealed that drivers are more likely to remain engaged when using 'cooperative steering' automated driving systems.
Cooperative steering refers to a system in which manual movements to the steering wheel don't disengage the software, keeping drivers actively involved.
The study found that drivers using partially automated systems that turn off when the steering wheel is used were less likely to stay engaged.
Systems that allow shared control and remain on when drivers adjust steering were found to encourage drivers to take an active role on the road.