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Comparison of Autonomous Driving Systems in Top Models

Remember the days when cars that could drive themselves were part of science fiction? Today, that fiction has turned into partial reality with the advance of autonomous driving systems. However, not all systems are created equal, so if you’re thinking about venturing into this area with your next vehicle, it might be worthwhile to compare them.

Progress towards automation

Vehicles have become more independent from humans for the past few years with systems like adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist. New parallel and perpendicular parking systems take over the steering to help you fit into a spot.

With adaptive cruise control, the vehicle automatically slows down to stay with the flow of traffic and speeds back up to the preset speed when the way is clear. However, with this system, the driver must still be in command of the steering wheel.

Super Cruise

This system allows you to travel over seven million miles in your Cadillac with no hands on the wheel. Super Cruise works with adaptive cruise control and Cadillac Connected Services to know how fast to travel, how to stay with the flow of traffic, and the direction of the roads. Lane Change on Demand allows you to switch lanes while using Super Cruise. All the driver needs to do is turn on the turn signal and the vehicle will move into the other lane when it is open.

Blue Cruise

Offered by Ford, this autonomous driving system allows you to drive all over the US and Canada on 100,000 miles of compatible roads hands-free. The system utilizes the adaptive cruise control system with the lane centering system to keep you where you need to be. The system operates similar to Suer Cruise and will be seen on F-150 models and the Mustang Mach-E. You can only activate Blue Cruise in Blue Zones, which are divided roads already set in the system. A monitoring system watches the driver. If they become distracted or start to fall asleep, the system provides a warning and shuts down the Blue Cruise system.

Active Driving Assist

Offered by Jeep, this autonomous driving system will first be seen on the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. In addition, you can expect all 2022 models to have it as an option. Active Driving Assist works by using adaptive cruise control to travel at the correct speed. Lane centering technology ensures the vehicle stays in between the lane markers. Just like with Blue Cruise, the driver must continue to pay attention or the system will shut down.

Highway Driving Assist

Found on Hyundai, Genesis, and KIA models, highway driving assist is a game changer. It uses radar and camera, GPS, and navigation assistance to manage the vehicle on approved roads. Adaptive cruise control keeps you a safe distance from other vehicles and adjusts speed based on posted speed signs. The vehicle steers automatically to keep you between the lanes. Also, change lanes if the driver initiates with the turn signal. Unlike the other systems, this isn’t a hands-free operation. You must keep your hands on the wheel or if you remove them, it will warn you three times before shutting off.

These are just a few of the systems available today for the average buyer. More technology is continually being added, but these systems are drawing you closer to the self-driving car everyone has imagined for years. 

 

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Joyce Morse Farinella
Hello! My name’s Joyce Morse Farinella and I’m a full-time writer who loves to research interesting and strange topics and explain them to others. I also enjoy hanging out with my daughter and being a foster parent. I love to travel and hang out at home, getting writing inspiration from both."

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