Mercedes tests safety on autopilot

Using ‘automated driving’, engineers analyse safety innovations under real-life conditions in the vehicle.

03 Jun 2010 | 3016 Views | By Autocar Pro News Desk

With an eye on future generations of driver assistance systems, Mercedes-Benz is the first vehicle maker worldwide to introduce an innovative proving method into its test driving portfolio – safety-critical driving manoeuvres that cannot be precisely reproduced by human drivers are now being handled by autopilot on closed test tracks. ...

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